The Country Girl
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Movie Reviews of The Country Girl
Movie Review: LOVED THE FILM -
Summary: 4 Stars
LOVED THE FILM - CAN'T WAIT TO SEE THE BROADWAY PLAY NOW
THO IT IS THE PLAY - NOT THE FILM -
GREAT CAST MORGAN FREEMAN, FRANCES MCDORMAND & PETER GALLAGHER
DIRECTED BY MIKE NICHOLS
WRITTEN BY CLIFFORD ODETS
STARTS APRIL 3 AT JACOBS THEATER
Movie Review: Another Good Old Classic
Summary: 4 Stars
If you enjoy old movies, this one is good. There is the subject of alcoholism which would maybe relegate this to adults; however, there is no foul language, nudity, or sexual content. (Bravo!) More clean entertainment from a bygone year!Movie Review: a great movie for those who love romance!
Summary: 4 Stars
The movie is great and very romantic, but it starts off slow and then gets you later on in the movie. I would recommed it.Movie Review: BETTER THAN AVERAGE TRANSFER FOR THIS COUNTRY GAL
Summary: 3 Stars
"The Country Girl" is one of the finest films in Paramount's illustrious catalogue of library titles; a poignantly tragic love story with a show biz background, it stars Bing Crosby in a decided departure from his usual light-hearted form. Crosby is Frank Elgin, a one time musical comedy legend now barely holding it together between drinks and his guilt-ridden angst over a dark secret. Georgie (Grace Kelly) is Frank's emotionally prostrated wife and the only ray of hope in his life. Bernie Dodd (William Holden, is the parasitic director of a new Broadway play that affords Frank his last chance at the big time. Believing that Georgie is the cause of Frank's loneliness Bernie deliberately keeps her at bay, the net result; a burgeoning and not so unlikely romance brewing between the two.
Though outstanding in the pivotal role of Georgie, Grace Kelly's lacks what Judy Garland gave Esther Bloggett in 1954's A Star is Born or Gloria Swanson's maniacal rampages in Sunset Blvd. - these latter two nominated opposite Kelly for Best Actress at the Oscars. Ultimately Kelly walked off with the little gold bald guy which, in retrospect, was an error in judgment.
Based on the play by immanent playwright, Clifford Odet and with a brilliant underscoring from Harold Arlen and Victor Young, this classic, directed by George Seaton is a profoundly stirring cinematic drama.
Lots to be happy about with the video quality on this disc. Presented in full-screen, much of the film exhibits a sharp B&W image with a nicely balanced gray scale and deep, solid blacks. Contrast levels are bang on and film grain is minimal for a generally smooth image. This discs single failing is in the amount of dust and scratches visible. While some scenes are relatively clean others are riddle in blemishes that generally distract. The audio is Mono but very nicely preserved. There are no extra features on this disc.
Movie Review: It's tough to make Grace Kelly look & act ordinary.
Summary: 3 Stars
She is just too beautiful. Der Bingo is usually pretty laid back & happy-go-lucky. They are both acting against type. They did a very fine job in Country Girl, some of their best work. Throw in Wiiliam Holden an acknowledged fine actor & you have an Oscar for her Serene Highness & kudos for Crosby. He is Frank Elgin, a depressed, washed up actor, married unhappily to Georgie (Kelly). He feels guilty for the death of their young son years before that came when he was on top & he & Georgie were in love. Afterwards, he crawled into a bottle, an emotional cripple, totally dependent on Georgie & she is sick of it.
Holden play Bernie Dodd a director. Against all advice from his backers & producer he wants Frank to star in his new musical, the role of a lifetime. He sees something in Frank as an actor & singer that he thinks is still there. Frank, with all his insecurities & alcoholism can very easily blow it. Can he do it without Geogie? Meanwhile, she's falling in love with Bernie.
There are many slow & ponderous scenes in this movie. It works better as the play it was adapted from. The acting is so good that it saves the movie from its inertia. A great play with great acting but just an average movie.