Straight Talk
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Movie Reviews of Straight Talk
Movie Review: "Dolly's Last Movie"
Summary: 5 Stars
After Dolly stole "Steel Magnolias" from her co-stars, Disney offered her this movie, the first in which she received top billing. Dolly plays a radio talk show host who falls in love with a reporter who discovers she is not the doctor that everyone thinks she is. A light-hearted film, "Straight Talk" was written by Patricia Resnick who wrote the screenplay for Dolly's first film "9 to 5". James Woods co-stars, and Dolly has stated that he is the best on-screen kisser she has ever had.
There is also a companion CD soundtrack to the film that is long out-of-print, but if you can find it pick it up; it features some of the best Dolly-penned tunes she has written.
The movie was not big at the boxoffice but found a home with airings on television and untimately found its way into the hearts of viewers via video and DVD. A beloved Dolly movie, the last film in which Miss Parton has starred in.
The DVD is barebones and comes in only this full-screen version. Chapter selections are also available.
Movie Review: A Feel-Good Movie to Watch Again and Again
Summary: 5 Stars
I won't give the synopsis, but we enjoy watching this movie every year or so. It is sweet and down-right funny. I only wish Dolly had more lines and quips. I wish they had additional scenes on the DVD of her answering phone calls because she is really giving great advice with her special country charm!
This movie isn't easy to predict either. As soon as you think something is going to happen, BAM! Something completely different happens instead. I don't find it trite -- it's just good clean fun with one of America's Sweethearts.
My husband and teenage daughter like it too, so this makes a fun family film that all can enjoy. Go ahead and buy it -- If you like Dolly Parton and you like to laugh, I don't see how you can lose.
Reviewed by Ellen C Maze, author
also available on Kindle for $7.99
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Movie Review: Amazon Failed Me
Summary: 5 Stars
I'm sure the movie is just fine, but Amazon wasn't able to get it to me. I was purchasing this movie, along with another title, as a birthday present for my partner. It never arrived, despite the fact that it was marked as "delivered" by the USPS. When I spoke with a customer service rep, he said, "yeah, this happens all the time with the Post Office." They why does Amazon ship using the Post Office? It makes no sense. I never received the item, and I had to choose a different gift for my partner. Amazon failed me, and it will be difficult to ever use you again.Movie Review: Straight Talk about the movie...
Summary: 5 Stars
This movie is absolutely fabulous - the DVD does not come in Widescreen and there are no extras, but if you can get past that then you will love the plot of this movie about a very independent woman who loves being able to give advice. Dolly plays a very open, honest, wise-cracking, independent radio advisor who ends up having to decide what to do when given the chance to come clean about a misunderstanding that got her the job in the first place or enjoy her celebrity and own up to some other mistakes she has made along the way.Movie Review: Surprising deeper subplot!
Summary: 5 Stars
Since Dolly Parton is such an upbeat, playful persona, I only expected to have fun with this film. I was happily surprised by the integrity message that the film wraps up with. I also appreciated the cautionary note about turning one's major life decisions over to a talk radio (or television!) host who only has a few sound bites about your life.