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Breakfast at Tiffany's

Breakfast at Tiffany's

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Rating: 5 stars
Summary: A classic romantic comedy
Review: I have seen many romantic comedies, but "Breakfast at Tiffany's" is -- by no stretch of doubt -- my all-time favorite. The chemistry between Audrey Hepburn (one of my favorite actresses) and George Peppard is one of the best I have ever seen.

Whenever I'm in the mood for a classic, I curl up in bed and watch "Breakfast at Tiffany's." It just doesn't get any better than that!

Rating: 4 stars
Summary: Could have been perfect
Review: Breakfast at Tiffany's is the perfect example of what a romantic tale can result in when it concentrat on developing and shaping the main characters before having them persue and desire eachother.

The reason I can't give this film five stars is becase the embarrasing appearance of Mickey Rooney as a Japanese landlord. I can not simply toss this asside as a result as it being dated. The period this film was made in was one where many great japanese films were being made. Point being, Rooney could have easily been replaced with a real Japanese man. Surely Rooney does not possess some comedic skill that no other actor could muster. It is made far worst by the fact that he is one of the first images in the film.

Lucky for the viewer, this character appears infrequently and the charm of the story and Hepburn shine through.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Breakfast at Tiffany's
Review: I love this movie. I love the ending and the whole thing so much that i can't say how much! it is so charming that i want to watch it over nad over again. dont miss it, otherwise you'll miss something great. They just dont make movies like they used to.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: MY FAVORITE MOVIE!
Review: I Absolutely LOVED this movie! The Main Charecter Holly Golightly is so sweet and caring and sooooo complex! I have seen the movie a over and over and I still can't figure her out. She is never one dimensional. She always has depth and is never perdictable. She the moment you see her on the screen you fall in love with her. She is warm and open and never fake! She has sooo much Charisma! I just can't say enough about this movie and about Holly. You will just have to see it your self!

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Amazing
Review: I am an obsessive Audrey Hepburn fan and this movie is by far one of my absolute favorites. Hepburn is amazing in the role and you cannot help but fall in love with Holly Golightly and her search for happiness. A must see for any Hepburn fan.

Rating: 3 stars
Summary: I recently saw the TV movie about Hepburn...
Review: ...and it reminded me of the first time I saw this movie. I was about 14 at the time. Hepburn plays the main character Holly Golightly who's a call girl, but at the time I didn't know what that meant (maybe a telephone operator?). But the scene that most stuck in my mind to this day is when Holly is at this typical society cocktail party. Everyone is in tuxes and evening gowns drinking martinis and gimlets and suchlike, and it never occurred to me until years later that, despite the dress, it was just a bunch of people hanging out and getting smashed. Just like beer blasts I went to years later as an untergrad, slopping up cheap draft. Anyway, Holly spots the fact that one of the women is so wasted that she's about to black out on her feet. With just the right timing, Holly yells "Tim--berrrrr!" like a lumberjack, and sure enough, the lady topples ove like a felled tree. Don't ask me why that sticks in my mind, it's not exactly a pivotal scene. It just did, that's all.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: ALL TIME BEST MOVIE!
Review: I just want to say that this is the all time best movie. Not only is it witty, but also portrays a person confused about their meaning in life...and the need for a partner. Audrey is a great actress and the best in this movie"I'd marry you for your money in a minute...would you marry me for my money fred?"in a minute"you must see this movie! I am only 15 and it is my totally favorite movie. To get the full meaning you must watch it several times..and each time you will fall more in love with this romantic comedy.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Totally Captivating Romance!
Review: Audrey Hepburn is sublime as Holly Golightly, a role she was born to play. One of the most sparkling and knowing romances ever. George Peppard and the supporting cast are also great. But the real joy is to watch Audrey Hepburn in action, she's a joy to watch and it helps that she was a very beautiful woman. Also the score is one of the most memorable ever, and the Oscar Winning 'Moon River' is great. Entertaining and great for Audrey fans. From a scale of 1-10 I give this film a 9!

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Mr. Yunioshi is Japanese
Review: Nothing can be added to descriptions of this film which basically fall into the "This film is sublime" category -- descriptions which I can only wholeheartedly agree with. Something CAN be added to the "Amazon.com Essential Video" description by Sean Axmaker which appears on the "Breakfast at Tiffany's" webpage. It states: "The only sour note in the whole film is Mickey Rooney's demeaning performance as the apartment's Chinese manager, an offensively overdone stereotype even in 1961." Hollywood's overdone stereotypical depictions of asians date back to Charlie Chan (a character who IS Chinese, the Mickey Rooney character, Mr. Yunioshi, is clearly Japanese) played by another caucasian actor, Warner Oland. Apparently what primarily makes these portrayals so offensive is the fact that they were done by non-asian actors, since overdone stereotypical depictions of asians by ASIAN actors can still be seen today, as recently as in "Eyes Wide Shut". The Mr. Yunioshi character has always been a sensitive issue when "Breakfast at Tiffany's" is discussed. In all fairness though, it is a burlesque-style performance and in no way mean-spirited, just ill-advised. Anyone looking for a reason not to buy this video should not use Mr. Yunioshi as an excuse. It's a delightful movie.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Hepburn's best, by far
Review: Audrey Hepburn has never been better than she is in this film. 'Breakfast at Tiffany's' is a classic charming tale of eccentric city girl Holly Golightly (Hepburn)who is so stubborn to remain independent that she refuses to fall in love. But Paul, aka 'Fred' (George Peppard)moves in near Holly and soon turns her life upside down. Along with memorable characters such as Holly's cat named Cat, her 'agent', Sally Tomato in Sing Sing Prison, and overly-characterized Japanese landlord (Mickey Rooney), this film is uplifting and sweet. Even if you're not crazy about Hepburn, or the story, watch it for Hepburn's gorgeous wardrobe, in which she defined 'the little black dress'.


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