The Temptations
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Actor: Charles Malik Whitfield, Christian Payton, D.B. Woodside, Leon, Terron BrooksBrand: Lions Gate
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Unknown), Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround; English (Original Language), Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, DVD, NTSC
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 150 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2001-08-14
Audience Rating: Unrated
Studio: Lions Gate
Movie Reviews of The Temptations
Movie Review: debbierbrownsugar-temptin' temptations fan
Summary: 5 Stars
OH OH OH!!! THIS MOVIE IS SO GOOD GOOD GOOD!!!! If you had a scale of 10 stars, that's what I would rate it. To have a movie made about one of the most popular groups in history is amazing. The actors that portrayed the Temptations did an outstanding job! Especially Charles Malik Whitfield who played as Otis Williams (the founder of the group), Terron Brooks as Eddie Kendricks (who actually did his own singing in the movie), D.B. Woodside as Melvin Franklin and most definitely Leon as David Ruffin. All the actors did such a wonderful job that you would actually thought that they were really the Temptin' Temptations. I have enjoyed The Temptations ever since I was a little girl. I remember ordering their music when I was nine years old! And if you ever get a chance, buy the book by Otis Williams. You would be glad that you did. I have watched this movie so many times that I have bought it several times to make sure that I would never lose it. This movie makes you believe that you were there watching them perform. In the book "Temptations" written by Otis Williams he mentioned the scene when David Ruffin (played by Leon)wanted the group's name to be changed to David Ruffin & The Temptations. Otis Williams indicated that Leon's (whose appearance actually frightened him)
portrayal of David Ruffin and that scene was like reliving that moment. The scene that makes me happy but also sad is at the end when they sing "My Girl". Even up to this day, when I hear "My Girl", I feel David Ruffin's spirit. And even when I think about that song, I can actually hear David singing it and to know that David Ruffin,(these very talented men)
Eddie Kendricks, Paul Williams and Melvin Franklin died tragically, it is a sadness that I can't explain. David Ruffin died from an overdose of drugs, Eddie Kendricks of cancer, Paul Williams committed suicide by a self-inflicted gunshot wound to his head, and Melvin Franklin from a brain hemorrage who was also diabetic and had other health problems. These men help Otis Williams bring joy and happiness to so many people's lives (and mine)that the songs and the memories is something I will never forget. Otis Williams said that he hasn't seen the movie yet. And trying to look at it from his point of view, I can understand why. He loved them all as though they were his actual brothers and as far as Otis Williams is concerned, they are his brothers and he loved them deeply and so do I. This movie will make you laugh, cry and cherish it for a very long time and you will watch it over and over. I'm sure that David Ruffin, Eddie Kendricks, Paul Williams & Melvin Franklin are in heaven smiling at every one who watched this movie and loving and also thanking Otis Williams for letting them share in a special moment in time that changed music history forever and bringing some happiness in the lives of people and also allowing us to see the special talent that God had given them. Yes, the Temptations were "God's group" as Otis Williams mentioned in his book. Mr. Otis Williams, I want to personally thank you for the happiness and joy that the Temptations give me and others. Temptations forever!!!!!!!
Summary of The Temptations
The soap-opera career of Motown's most successful group, the Temptations, lends credence to the old belief that great art comes from troubled lives. Over three decades, the band struggled through numerous ego trips, countless members, broken relationships, coke addiction, alcoholism, suicide, cancer, deadly arthritis--in short, all the melodramatic devices necessary for a TV miniseries. This two-and-a-half-hour docudrama touches on all of these personal tragedies, but unfortunately forgets the real reason for the strength of the story: the music. Sure, there's wonderful reenactments of the quintet's finest material, such as "My Girl," "Just My Imagination," "Papa Was a Rolling Stone" and "The Way You Do the Things You Do," all performed with the slick choreography and shimmering vocal harmonies that made the band legendary. But, unfortunately, director Allan Arkush (Rock and Roll High School) and writers Kevin Arkadie and Robert Johnson forget to put the music into any historical perspective. Why were the Temptations so important? What was their contribution to pop music? By watching this saccharine, manipulative expos?, you'd never know. The performances are nonetheless terrific, especially Charles Malik Whitfield as leader (and narrator) Otis Williams, D.B. Woodside as his partner, Melvin Franklin, and Leon as the group's talented livewire, David Ruffin. The DVD edition offers several fine features including 2.0 Dolby Surround Sound, a discography, cast and crew profiles, extensive production notes, and most important, the ability to jump to any of the seven songs performed... basically the main reason to watch this epic. --Dave McCoyThe soap-opera career of Motown's most successful group, the Temptations, lends credence to the old belief that great art comes from troubled lives. Over three decades, the band struggled through numerous ego trips, countless members, broken relationships, coke addiction, alcoholism, suicide, cancer, deadly arthritis--in short, all the melodramatic devices necessary for a TV miniseries. This two-and-a-half-hour docudrama touches on all of these personal tragedies, but unfortunately forgets the real reason for the strength of the story: the music. Sure, there's wonderful reenactments of the quintet's finest material, such as "My Girl," "Just My Imagination," "Papa Was a Rolling Stone" and "The Way You Do the Things You Do," all performed with the slick choreography and shimmering vocal harmonies that made the band legendary. But, unfortunately, director Allan Arkush (Rock and Roll High School) and writers Kevin Arkadie and Robert Johnson forget to put the music into any historical perspective. Why were the Temptations so important? What was their contribution to pop music? By watching this saccharine, manipulative exposé, you'd never know. The performances are nonetheless terrific, especially Charles Malik Whitfield as leader (and narrator) Otis Williams, D.B. Woodside as his partner, Melvin Franklin, and Leon as the group's talented livewire, David Ruffin. The DVD edition offers several fine features including 2.0 Dolby Surround Sound, a discography, cast and crew profiles, extensive production notes, and most important, the ability to jump to any of the seven songs performed... basically the main reason to watch this epic. --Dave McCoy
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