George Gershwin - Porgy & Bess / Trevor Nunn · Sir Simon Rattle · W. White · C. Haymon · Glyndebourne Opera

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Summary: Please, please, offer the original Sidney Portier movie!
Review: I only want to see the original version. I have seen live performances and remakes, but none can compare.

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Summary: Good but not up to the original by a long shot.
Review: I am writing to register my agreement with the other reviews. Finally I know why the original Porgy & Bess is not out on videotape. Do we have to wait for Sidney Poitier to die to see that wonderful version of Porgy & Bess? Can you let him know how many of his fans want to see this movie again and do not consider it demeaning to him or his race?

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Summary: Poor reproduction of original
Review: I have to agree with the rest who have seen the original. Please find a way to help get the original on tape. If Sidney is the hold up, as one of the reviews mentioned, I think he should be ashamed of himself. I've always thought of him a one of our greatest actors, and it upsets me to think that he would be the hold up of such a wonderful film. How he could think that the part he played in it was menial, is beyond me! Shame on him! I wish he would read this! Please find a way to get this movie for all of us.

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Summary: Sam Goldwyn did a better job
Review: Filmed in Todd-AO and six-track stereo, Samuel Goldwyn's loving treatment of the Gershwin masterpiece--with a once-in-a-lifetime cast--could and should be digitally remastered, enhanced with Dolby, and released in the appropriate aspect ratio of 2.2:1 so that new generations can bask in its wonder. The currently available version is musically fine but visually and dramatically flat by comparison with the 1959 Goldwyn release.

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Summary: I haven't seen the new release.
Review: I will settle for nothing less than the original with Sidney, Sammy, Pearl & Dorthy. It is my understanding that Sidney is the hold up because he thought it to be so demeaning a role. It is in popular demand. I've been waiting for years and years to see it. The performances were Oscar worthy. Please, Please I'd like to see it before I die (smile)

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Summary: Good, but not what I expected
Review: This version is good, but add my name to the list of those who are waiting for the 1959 version

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Summary: I'd like a copy of the original movie
Review: I am purchasing this copy but somewhat under protest as I would like to have a copy of the original movie, Porgy & Bess. Please continue your search for those of us who would like to reflect on the 50's version & compare to the updated version. Vihay

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Summary: Doesn't compare to original version.
Review: I have to join the rest of the gang in begging for the release of the 1958 five star version with Dorothy Dandridge and Sidney Portier and Sammy Davis Jr. As everyone has said, it's in high demand, mainly because it's so wonderfully filmed. Please find it. Think of the bucks you'd make.

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Summary: Did not see it
Review: Im sure it is good.But i only care to see the version with sidney Poitier and Dorothy Dandridge.As i seen it only once in my childhood years and it left an everlasting impression,That i want to see it again as an adult to fully appreciate what i could not understand as a youngster.Please release it.Dont you hear your peoples cries?..JonnBlazzz@ aol.com

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Summary: Got to get the orginal copy in 1959
Review: [e-mail] from Orlando Florida , I Too want the original version of Porgie & Bess in 1959. It's all good, I also think they should make more movies about musicians life story like the 5 heartbeats, temptations, jacksons etc. I'll buy them all. I'm also a Dee Jay.