The People vs. Larry Flynt (Special Edition)
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Movie Reviews of The People vs. Larry Flynt (Special Edition)
Movie Review: UNDERRATED
Summary: 5 Stars
this is one of the best movies i have ever seen, and yet i never see it on anybody's great movies lists. it's by milos forman, one of the best directors ever, and i can assure you it's not any less good than one flew... or amadeus, also by him but much more aprriciated. it's also woody harrelson's best performance in my opinion. and remember that this movie is not about porn, it's about free speech. watch it.Movie Review: A Modern Classic
Summary: 5 Stars
P VS L.F. was a thoroughly entertaining movie,that i'd recommend to anyone who isn't offended easily (strong christians, people scared of the naked human body), it was very funny, sad at times, especially dealing with flint's wife. Has good replay value, you'll won't get bored of this movie. It Deals alot with protection of unpopular speech, which is relevent today too, with people like eminem and other musicians who are targeted for what they say.Movie Review: Wow!
Summary: 5 Stars
This movie was positively incredible! I wouldn't change a thing (maybe). And the fact that the actor who played Arlo was hot didn't hurt.;)Movie Review: A great movie finally gets solid bonus material
Summary: 5 Stars
"The People vs. Larry Flynt" has long languished in a no-frill, barebone widescreen edition. Now Columbia has finally released a Special Edition that includes bonus material that fans of the film can appreciate: two full-length commentary tracks (both free of the excessive "back-patting" that other commentary tracks devolve into), a pair of interesting deleted scenes (though they are very brief, they include commentary), and some other bells and whistles.The featurettes deserve a special kudos as they're actually quite good, not the normal fluff studios usually put in DVDs. Both were produced in 2003 for the Special Edition and allow the interviewees to reflect on the entire production and theatrical life of the movie and the backlash it recieved from the Left. The interviewees include Foreman, Flynt, Harrelson, the producers, screenwriters, and as a commendable surprise, Rev. Jerry Falwell himself. The featurette on Larry Flynt's life (narrated by Dennis Hopper) gives a brief synopsis of Flynt's entire life -filling in areas that the movie did not cover (like his service in the Army and Navy) and putting the events of the movie in actual chronological order -making it interesting to compare to how the movie interprets the truth.
As for the movie itself, I would recommend that you rent a movie before buying a more expensive "special edition." I personally enjoyed it a lot when it was theaters. Milos Forman's style is very visual, and he's able to keep his subject at enough distance to allow the audience to make up their own minds about him. Harrelson's performance is top notch (he recieved an Oscar nomination) and the rest of the cast definitely fits the bill. It stands alongside Forman's Amadeus and One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest. Just be forewarned, it is quite graphic -so if sexual situations bother you, it may not be something you'll enjoy.
As a final note, the DVD is actually contained within a jacket (the stripes you can see in the picture), when you pull the DVD case from the jacket you get to see the original "People vs. Larry Flynt" film poster that wasn't released due to it's parody of religion, sex, and patriotism -a good synopsis of the film indeed.
Movie Review: the best modern film I have ever seen
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a great film, excellently directed - & acted, beautifully photographed, having to do with the freedom of the individual to express his or her ideas, & how extremely important this is, in a free, civilized society. It is also about the triumph of a human spirit, fighting against all odds for this right. It is one of the greatest modern films ever made, & should be treasured by everyone who loves freedom.