View from the Top
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Movie Reviews of View from the Top
Movie Review: Shhh, don't tell anyone
Summary: 4 Stars
I read a review of this movie when it came to the theaters that just completely tore it apart from oepning frame to closing. Thus, I avoided seeing it for all of the right reasons. However, the genre of film is one of my boyfriend's favorites, and as a favor to him, rented this little movie for a quick Saturday afternoon's entertainment. What I found was a quirky, fun, funny movie that, if you don't take it all too seriously, you can seriously warm to.Gwyneth Paltrow plays Donna, a girl with stars and the skies in her eyes. Donna longs for a better life than her small town girlhood in Silver Springs. Hooking up with a small commuter airline, Donna starts her career in the air. In one short but pivotal scene, she is dissed by a trio of snooty flight atttendants, which fires her upward. Soon, she moves up to a major airlines, but first, has to endure the training process, run by the ever funny Mike Meyers.
Complication besets complication, but no worries, this is a film whose plot is secondary to the likabillity of its characters. You know about the ending, but the time spent with these people is entertaining. Turning in great performances is the hugely underused Kelly Preston, Christina Applegate as a ditsy coworker, wonderful Candice Bergan as a flight attendant extraordinaire, and the lovable Mark Ruffalo, playing a has-it-together guy, finally.
Much disdain has been heaped on this movie, perhaps by people intending to take it much more seriously than was its intention. Citizen Kane its not, but a lighthearted time spent in the skies. As we follow Donna on her journey of self-revelation, we root for her and all of her friends as well. So sit back, make sure your tray table is locked, and this time, you don't have to locate your nearest exits, with a View from the Top.
Movie Review: Take Off with A View From The Top!
Summary: 4 Stars
I did not see View from the Top in theatres because of the bad reviews. When I finally saw it on dvd I was very surprised.
It's a wonderful movie. I use to be a flight attendent, and could identify with Gwyneth Paltrow's character wanting to find a new direction in her life. With the exception of the more outrageous comedy moments in the film, I thought it was a pretty close to what flight attendents go through. Of course it not 100% accurate. It's a movie not a documentary. I think the reason this film did not do well at the box office was because it was pushed to look like another Airplane movie or Naked Gun. I watched this movie with a open mind and I thought it was great. The supporting cast was very good. Mike Myers is a hoot! Give this movie a try, and don't expect a screwball comedy. what you will find is a sweet warm uplifting film about someone who does not sit around on their rear feeling sorry for themselves, but someone who is scared, but still finds that inner power to get up and follow their dreams.
Movie Review: View from the Top
Summary: 4 Stars
Clearly intended as an inside-scoop "Chick-Flick", this retro-view of the three stewardess competitive climb to the top of the airline's industry during the '70's, is yet again another example of better-than-expected summer release style effort---from conception to delivery. The comedic performance of all cast members and particularly the three primary actresses were outstanding: Gwyneth Paltrow (Donna), Christina Applegate (Christine), Kelly Preston (Sherry), plus comedic performances by Candice Bergen and Mike Myers. But don't expect too many belly-laughs. Instead, you'll just be smiling throughout the whole film, especially if you remember any of those `coffee, tea or me' United, Western, PSA, and American "Stews" back during that era. Overall, it's up-beat & sunny comedy-relief, purposely PG-13 suitable, and COLORFUL!Movie Review: Good movie, incorrectly promoted
Summary: 4 Stars
I really enjoyed this movie. It is one of those like "Spring Fever" that doesn't easily fit in a category. That is why so many people pan it as they want it to meet an expectation from the advertising. It was advertised wrong as a pure comedy. It of course is not. Some might say it has too many angles. That is what makes it more like real life than many movies. It is a "growing up" movie. It is a comedy. It is a drama at times. Just like life! So often studios advertise movies as fitting a certain category to try and draw a set audience. That can be a movie killer though. Gwenith Paltrow did a fantastic job as the star. It was amazing to see that someone could get Mike Myers to tone it down just enough that his character was almost believable. It is a happy movie that is more than worth the purchase price.Movie Review: Guilty Pleasure........
Summary: 4 Stars
I'll keep it simple. Emma and Shakespeare in Love are two of my favorite movies ever. I also read romance novels by the ton. On the other hand I am a guy. Gwyneth Paltrow is one of the best and most beautiful actresses of our time. Yet if you check her filmography her early career contains no movies which uhhhmmm ahhhh emphasize Ms. Paltrow's feminity, -- in a modern sense. WELL HERE IT IS, a very guilty plesure, but lots and lots of fun and romantic with a little r too. Ms. Platrow is not only cute, adorable, and hugely talented, but yup she looks GRRREEAT in a short skirt, bikini, or slinky pants. Guilty guilty pleasure. Oh, hurray for actresses like Jennifer Connelly, Minnie Driver, and Julia Stiles too.