Gloria

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Summary: Behind-the-scenes for Cass buffs
Review: For a fascinating behind-the-scenes info about Gloria and a list of books about Cassavetes' work, go to Ray Carney's website dedicated to John Cassavetes (found through any search engine).


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Summary: "Ya let a woman beat ya?"
Review: From the incredibly moving score to the incredibly moving story, this film is a winner all the way. It is a true sleeper. I love introducing it to friends and family. See it once and you will return to it again and again. Gena Rowlands is magnificent as the title character. A woman who perhaps hasn't done right in the past; who grows determined to "do right" now through her assosciation with a little boy. She is beautiful, brassy, and smart. She also has a wardrobe by Ungaro and the eye of a sharp shooter. When she jams her 45 into the mobster's back and growls "Ya let a woman beat ya"....I dare ya not to smile. I hope that amazon.com sells will be selling the soundtrack. The music is haunting. Enjoy!

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Summary: A spunky performance.
Review: I bought this DVD because I remembered seeing this film back in high school and never quite forgot the dialogue or the bravado of Gena Rowlands performance. And it's this performance and the acting ability of this great artist which makes me glad I purchased it. I've already viewed this DVD several times and never get tired of this fast paced action drama about a female hero who unlike most heriones will surely never become quite domesticated in the end. This is what makes "Gloria" unique, along with the off-beat stylized direction of Gena Rowlands late husband John Cassevettes. The story takes place in Manhattan and the entire film serves as a representation of the late 1970's. Gena Rowlands goes all the way with this character, screaming at mobsters such lines as "You let a woman beat you" "uh." Despite such dialogue or maybe because of it(and the unique, progressive, and "classy" quality of this production) this film represents an overall entertaining experience. Highly Recommended!

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Summary: A movie neglected by the critic but magic
Review: I love that film because it doesn't speak to my head but at my emotions. it permit a wonderfull thing: identifying with a child and be impressed by the wonderfull Gloria as Gena Rowlands as Gloria...

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Summary: A spunky performance.
Review: I saw Gloria years ago on cable. I was in the service when it was in theatres so I didn't see it in 1980. I have been a fan of it ever since. I catch it whenever it's on television. I must have seen it at least 50 times! I never tire of the non-stop action and the gritty realistic portrayal by Gena Rolands. I was estactic when it came out on DVD. It's a great flick to watch on a rainy couch potato day. I have not bothered to catch the remake.

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Summary: You Go Girl!
Review: I saw Gloria years ago on cable. I was in the service when it was in theatres so I didn't see it in 1980. I have been a fan of it ever since. I catch it whenever it's on television. I must have seen it at least 50 times! I never tire of the non-stop action and the gritty realistic portrayal by Gena Rolands. I was estactic when it came out on DVD. It's a great flick to watch on a rainy couch potato day. I have not bothered to catch the remake.

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Summary: Nearly 20 years old and still holds up today!!
Review: I saw the movie when it originally came to theaters and loved it then. I love it even more on video. The relationship between Gloria and Phil was truely special. I loved the fact that nearly 20 after the film was originally released it still has a modern theme. I watched the video with my 20 year old niece and she enjoyed it. The acting and directing was wonderful. The film has a "low budget" feeling like the lives it's charaters lived. The dialog was quick, witty, and real. The actor who played Phil was great. He was able to hold his own with Gena Rowlands and that says a lot!!! Toward the end, I was rooting for Gloria to shot someone else (sorry to say!!). I won't give away the ending but I think even the roughest heart will enjoy this 'odd couple'.

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Summary: Woman Hero
Review: I've seen all types of woman hero vehicles from Star Wars to Thelma and Louise to The Matrix. This movie is about a smart, sexy, older woman who wins in the end and pretty much does it on her own. The kid is obviously worth her efforts, with his curls and tough guy, wanna-be-lover-boy-at-6 stance, and their interaction is odd and touching. I love the realistic way the film was shot by Mr. Cassavettes and I like the feeling of movement as the characters flee from one location to the next trying to outrun the mob. Character behavior makes sense given the plot. Probably my all time favorite woman hero film story. Enjoy

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Summary: The casting of this film was excellent.
Review: In my opinion, Gena Rowlands is "Gloria". She should have won best actress for this one. It is the type of movie you can view over and over again and never be bored. The little boy who was cast as "Phil" was wonderful in his role as the orphaned lost boy. Everyone who was cast in this film was made for their part. I ordered the film as a welcome addition to my collection of great movies. Don't miss this one. LynnMarie

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Summary: The casting of this film was excellent.
Review: In my opinion, Gena Rowlands is "Gloria". She should have won best actress for this one. It is the type of movie you can view over and over again and never be bored. The little boy who was cast as "Phil" was wonderful in his role as the orphaned lost boy. Everyone who was cast in this film was made for their part. I ordered the film as a welcome addition to my collection of great movies. Don't miss this one. LynnMarie