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Bravo

posted 8 years ago by Earl-Janoth
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This is one that I enjoy more and more each time I see it. To be honest, I started out very luke warm to it. But I've seen it a couple more times over the years, oddly enough, and come to regard it very highly.

[–] WeluvDogs 8 years ago

I had/have a mother like the one in the movie. First time I saw this movie late at night as a lonely teen I cried my eyes out and then thought there was hope for me. Now I fondly watch it without tears until the end. It still gets me every time. I'm glad you've come to like it. I wouldn't recommend watching this movie if your trying to to quit smoking tho. Lol

[–] Jennie_Portrait 8 years ago

I adore the film. With the exception of the borderline slapstick bit in south America, the film is sheer perfection. It's probably one of the most compassionate films ever made.

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[–] waltereckland 8 years ago

I also find that it gets better every time I watch it. It is one darn good movie!

[–] cyninbend-149-610489 8 years ago

Usually, movies like this strain credulity so that I repeatedly think how it just wouldn't be like that...but this movie catches every mood just right. When Charlotte is difficult, she apologises so politely, thanks Jerry, is grateful and kind, not the conceited, ugly, selfish behavior so common in movies. Throughout the film, the emotions the actors feel are so real. The pain, longing, humiliation, anger, all the complex emotions Charlotte feels toward her family, her mom, Jerry, his daughter, are so well-presented. I think this is Bette Davis' best film role. This explains why everyone loves to watch again and again, imo. A great great movie.

[–] mcornett 8 years ago

Olive Higgins Prouty, the author of the novel on which this is based, had suffered a breakdown and had undergone treatment, and that part of the story is based on her experiences. It was very real and takes a look at something that's not often explored...the feelings of those who have suffered mental issues and the difficulties in moving forward with their lives, always afraid of falling back into the pit of sickness, always afraid of admitting to others they've had problems (there's less of a stigma these days, but in those days spending time in a sanitarium was seen by many as the same as being a homicidal maniac and a danger to everyone).

There's one thing that I wish they hadn't cut for the movie, and that was a revelation that Jerry had suffered a breakdown as well in the past, so he understood her pain and confusion.

"Value your education. It's something nobody can ever take away from you." My mom.

[–] PoliticallyIncorrectone 7 years ago

I love the character of Jerry. As a man, I wish I was more like him. Chooses his words carefully but doesn't put on a front or say things he doesn't mean. He also does something that is nearly impossible, and that is, he knows when to say nothing at all.

When Charlotte reveals that she was in a sanitarium for a breakdown, he doesn't come out with the usual platitudes like "I'm so sorry" or "I understand" or "nothing to be ashamed about".

In short, Jerry is a gentleman in the best sense of the word.

[–] Jennie_Portrait 7 years ago

Here here!

He is great-- a true gentleman. I am sure you are a great guy too because it takes one to know one.

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