The Rose
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Movie Reviews of The Rose
Movie Review: Bette's Movie
Summary: 5 Stars
"The Rose" belongs to Bette Midler, no doubt about it, although I found the performances by all the actors to be quite believable and spot on. Throwing all of herself into this role, Bette Midler must have been exhausted at the end of shooting. It was exhausting just watching her character unravel. I have an insight and I may be wrong, as I am no psychiatrist, but I feel strongly that Mary Rose suffered from borderline personality disorder; she showed all the symptoms: fear of abandonment, alcohol/drug abuse & addiction, impulsive rage, impulsive sexual liasions, self-loathing, striking out at the one who loved her most, to name a few. Even though she was a fictional character, albeit loosely based on Janis Joplin, she felt real to me. Her reckless self-destruction was painful to see and I must admit I wept for her. This is the film to see if you appreciate strong, gutsy performances by excellent actors.
Like another reviewer here, I also enjoyed seeing a very young David Keith in the role of her bodyguard, as he has always been a favorite actor since I first saw him in "Officer and a Gentleman".
Movie Review: Bette Midler is fantastic! 3 cheers for Bette!
Summary: 5 Stars
This was the best drama,I have ever seen.It will make you cry all the way through.This picture dealt with the rebelious decade of the twentieth century the 60's.This movie showed how the world at that time abused alcohal,drugs,sex,and Rock N'Roll.It is about this tired overworked singer(entertainer)who is trying to have a life and a career.She returns to booze and drugs to comfort her.Till one day she falls in love with a handsome drifter to help comfort her.But even he can't help her out of her self-created hell.She finnaly get's so tired that she can't take it anymore and she dies while performing on stage.Her manager is who to blame,because she asked for time off and he said no.This was a way for Bette Midler to show her great vocal talents as well as her brilliant acting talents.This was a beautifully done,great movie.I hope you will enjoy this movie as much as i have.Buy this on dvd today!Movie Review: Ladies and Gentlemen, The Rose...
Summary: 5 Stars
When I was 14 I first saw this film with my best friend, Dane. He had seen it nearly 20 times, and I wanted to know what the big deal was. It was Miss M. From the first moment Bette was on screen it was powerful, dynamic! She tore up the stage belting out those ballads, and ripping our hearts out with her pain and addiction.
I never really enjoyed musicals, but this was more. I know its based on Janis Joplin, but it could have been any rock star. The pain and suffering seen through Roses eyes was so believable that I thought it was almost Bette's life story. The skillful direction of Mark Rydell, who manages to blend the electrifying concert footage to the crazy back stage antics to the real isolation of the main character is rare to see in films. This film is a prize winning rose in any movie garden.
Movie Review: BETTE MIDLER IN AMAZING PERFORMANCE!!
Summary: 5 Stars
I just saw this movie last night for the first time ever. I was astounded and amazed by Bette Midler's performance, she is extremely talented. I have always liked her, yet this movie moved me on a level that I cannot explain. She is an incredible actress, and she deserved the Academy Award Nomination and More for this movie. Her performance as the self destructive character "The Rose" who seems to only care about "sex, drugs, and rock and roll" was just so absolutly tremendous and moving. I have never seen her in a better performance, some close, but none as touching and as moving, at least not that I have seen. This movie will also show you how Alcohol and Drugs will really mess up your life. I love this movie, and look forward to seeing Bette Midler again and again in this wonderful masterpiece.Movie Review: "A SIMPLE MAN"
Summary: 5 Stars
Simple maybe...but not stupid. Why did I say that? Because I am so tired of these reviews by people who can't seem to simply enjoy a movie. This movie was what established me as a fan of Bette Midler. I felt that her performance was genuine and heartfelt.You can feel the lonliness and lost feeling a rock performer might have when on the road. However, you also enjoy the passion she exudes when on-stage. These feelings are what pull at you. I also loved the brassy way she has of telling people to *#@^>-off! SO... this simple man would suggest that you sit back and enjoy this one, it's worth your time(and money).