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Play Misty for Me

Play Misty for Me

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Rating: 5 stars
Summary: An Exciting Movie!
Review: This was a very exciting and scary movie. Our hero,Clint
Eastwood,plays the role of a radio disc jockey on a popular
radio program. He has an avid listener who always requests that
he play a song named "Misty". Our hero Eastwood has a one night
stand with the fan. After Eastwood declines to carry the relationship any further the fan becomes psychotic. She harasses
Eastwood on a continuing basis. His girlfriend even draws the
attention of the psychotic fan. The movie becomes frightening
for the disc jockey. He begins to fear for his safety. The movie
is nonstop action and very scary. It will keep you on the edge of
your seat. Buy this movie and watch it.

Rating: 4 stars
Summary: Night of the Hunted
Review: This was the first film which Clint Eastwood directed and in which he also stars as Dave Garver, a DJ at a radio station in Monterey. We soon learn that he has had an uncertain relationship with Tobie (Donna Mills) to whom he is reluctant to make a commitment because he enjoys his independence. At one point, he becomes involved with one of his frequent callers, Evelyn (Jessica Walter). She is an attractive but smothering woman who requires a full-time commitment after a casual sexual encounter, as in Fatal Attraction. Garver refuses, becoming progressively more irritated with Evelyn's persistence. That is probably one of the reasons why he considers a reconciliation, perhaps even a semi-permanent relationship with Tobie as he also explores career opportunities in a much larger radio market. By now, the obviously psychotic Evelyn pesters him with several calls each day. In fact, she stalks him, desperately afraid to "lose" what she never really had in the first place. When Evelyn finally realizes what her situation is....

Not a great film, Play Misty for Me is nonetheless a carefully crafted and entertaining drama which offers a number of memorable scenes within the "cool" life of a bachelor DJ in one of the loveliest areas in the entire United States. The performances by Eastwood and Walter are first-rate, as are those of John Larch (Sergeant McCallum) and Clarice Taylor (Birdie) in supporting roles. The plot is plausible and relatively straightforward. As directed by Eastwood, the moments of terror are especially effective. Comparisons with Fatal Attraction are probably inevitable but not especially useful. (The tone and pace of the two films are quite different.) They remain two "old friends" with whom I enjoy spending an evening every once in a while.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Has Gotten Better With Age
Review: Well I have reviewed several Steve McQueen movies, but I like Clint even better..I have around 30 of his flicks and am trying to get his entire catalog. This is an awesome addition. The extras are what makes this DVD,and that is not at the expense of the movie..it is GREAT too. But there is a probably 30 minute interview with the cast including Clint that is really good and done very recently. They tell about all the technical stuff and lots more about how the movie came about and Clint's directing etc. There is the usual trailer and several more perks. The quality is right on..and the sound is good, but suffers a little from the lack of technology back then. As for the movie..well I loved it when it first came out. But I think it is equally as good now, a real psychological thriller! Clint is a little more laid back in this one, and not as macho. But of course he is the ladies man too! Jessica Walter is superb as the deranged lady friend and all the supporting actors are very good. A great movie that has suffered none in 30 years!

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: How Romantic!
Review: Wowie Kazowie...this woman is really devoted!
Evelyn is a Fantastically WACKO! obsessed woman in love with a Sensitive Radio DJ played by the ever charming and irresistable Mr. Eastwood.

Despite the slow scenes with the lead male's actual girlfriend in the story...this is still FULL OF ACTION! And sure to Please!!

GREAT DATE FLICK!!!

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: The original Fatal Attraction
Review: Years before Fatal Attraction Mr. Eastwood stared in and directed (his directing debut) this thriller!

One night with the wrong woman unravels the world for Mr. Eastwood's character (not his usual tough guy) and it turns into a cat and mouse game of deadly stocking. This will keep you wrapped up in the story to the end!

Rating: 4 stars
Summary: Play Misty for me
Review: You have to see this movie again. The reason I say again is because most of us BabyBoomers did see this years ago. It is as scary now as it was then. It's just the idea this could happen to anyone.

So pick it up again and enjoy you BabyBoomers and sit back and enjoy the past.


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