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Summary: Puts contemporary films to shame
Review: In short, this film is about a young woman trying to succeed in NYC and save enough money to bring her brother there with her when he gets out of the army, but it's really a film about her deeper, flighty angst. It is also secondarily a film about a young man also trying to succeed in NYC, who lives just above her, and finally it is a film about their relationship.But this tells you nothing and I mean NOTHING about the film because in reality this film is about the brilliance of Audrey Hepburn's acting and the craftsmanship of Truman Capote (as translated by others into a screenplay). It must be seen to be understood. No telling of what it's "about" can convey its quality. A film such as this with the unmatched talent of Audrey Hepburn and writing that keeps delving and delving to greater depths of character, which in turn keeps deepening the plot, is the sort of thing you can not find anywhere today. Today it seems films that are made about people (as opposed to aliens or some other gimmick) are so packed with schmaltz and sentimentality that you could gag on it. They have somehow these days been reduced to the sophistication of a Hallmark greeting card. From Terms of Endearment to Thelma and Louise heavy handedness is the award winning trait. And oh yes, of course, there is the simple-minded political polemic, which is tossed into films these days like salads are doused with vinegar. I'll take back a little of what I've just said, there is the occasional exceptional film, such as Mr. and Mrs. Bridge or Driving Miss Daisy, but the problem is that these latter two films don't have anything approaching the wit of Breakfast at Tiffany's script or the sheer charisma of Audrey Hepburn. Now I'm not saying that Breakfast at Tiffany's is utterly devoid of cliche or of sentimentality. But I am saying that it transcends its shortcomings, and does so by many miles. If you haven't seen Breakfast at Tiffany's you must simply because there has been no film like it since.
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Summary: Audrey is a goddess
Review: Audrey's grace, style, and beauty on screen is amazing. She commands a presence and yet a subtle vulnerability that's extremely enamoring. I love the reckless abandon which comes across in Hepburn's portrayal of Holly. Holly is so naive, and yet very wise in her own ways. Her character is what drives this movie. I love watching her and the way she carries herself. The movie is pretty good, but it's Audrey Hepburn that you won't be able to take your eyes off of.
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Summary: Good old days
Review: I watch Breakfast at Tiffany's once or twice in a year, everytime I have the same feeling, after it's finished. Sadness 'cause I don't live there those times, and relaxation like the same after a glass of warm milk. I definitely suggest you should own this wideo.
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Summary: I love Audrey!
Review: I am a huge fan of Audrey Hepburn. This is strange because the first time I even saw any of her movies was this last year. Breakfast at Tiffany's and Wait Until Dark are my two favorites. See them and as many other Audrey Hepburn films as you possibly can!
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Summary: Oh WOW! What a GREAT movie!
Review: I was only 13 when i saw this movie but i fell in love with it at first glance! I could not wait for it to be shown again on television considering that I did not own it. Audrey Hepburn is magnificent as Holly Golightly, a young woman trying to fit into the high New York social scene. There is so much in the air between Audrey and George Peppard in the first scene in Holly's room! It is so romantic and the plot is just great through out the movie. The end scene, "a kiss in the rain," always gets me because it is like a dream. I could not recomend this enough! It is such a great movie with a funny, sad, romantic story that is great for all ages and will continue to be a classic.
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Summary: ¿Breakfast¿ Is More Like Dessert
Review: "Breakfast At Tiffany's" is and always will be one of the crowning achievements in cinema for the 1960s. Though Truman Capote desperately wanted Marilyn Monroe for the part of Holly Golightly, it went to Audrey Hepburn, who defines perfection. Ms. Hepburn brought such class and sophistication to the part, but was still able to convey the second layer of insecurity. Early on in production, she was afraid she couldn't do it, but no one will ever say she failed with this film. The supporting cast is tragically out-shined, as they are all exceptional in their roles, but it's hard to live up to Audrey's accidental wonder. The film takes many liberties from the novella, including a different ending - which changes the meaning of the story completely - but the film doesn't suffer. Holly, in the book, is caught forever in the dance she does, going around looking to belong but never finding her rainbow's end. In the film, she finally completes her cycle when she realizes that she belongs with Paul, her huckleberry friend. This film is a tragedy, a romance, a comedy, and just about every other genre melted together, forging a film that is heart-breakingly real.
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Summary: THIS Is Why Stars Earn What They Do...
Review: Anyone wondering why Hollywood stars, and even the lesser players, earn so much for a few weeks of standing in front of cameras would be well advised to watch 'Breakfast at Tiffany's'. As everyone knows, this is one of the most wonderful, charming, romantic movies EVER- and it could so easily could have been a disaster. The first problem was the script; Truman Capote's novella was nearly eviscerated in an effort to get the more censorable aspects of Holly Golightly's life into a form acceptable to mass audiences. Holly's unconventional attitudes towards sex, race, love, and earning money were jettisoned; the only 'kookiness' allowed to remain was her habit of garaging her wardrobe under her bed. Characters were eliminated, a subplot with characters not in the novella introduced, and a 'boy-gets-the girl' ending substituted for Capote's. .... Amazingly, it worked- and the reason is the actors, beginning with Audrey Hepburn. Her Holly is one of the marvels of film history; you can't imagine anyone else in the part. George Peppard- usually a stalwart, uninspired actor- rose to her level,and the result was magic. Patricia Neal, so often wasted in films of the 1950's, saves a badly written part through her unbelievable ability to communicate subtext. Even the most minor actors, such as the extra whose hat is set aflame at one of Holly's parties, simply glow with their belief in what they're doing. The result? Instead of an albatross of a movie, Paramount got a gold mine, a film that has earned non-stop for forty years. If you haven't seen this, be sure you do- and soon. It's the quintessential romantic comedy, a yardstick by which all others are measured. .... Anytime you want to be put in the most romantic mood possible, you need to get out your cassette or DVD of this one, and watch these wonderful people work their magic all over again. And hey, where else you gonna see Audrey Hepburn and Buddy Ebsen play a love scene- and make you believe it?
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Summary: A richly textured romantic comedy
Review: This wonderful romantic comedy featuring Audrey Hepburn and George Peppard and adapted from a novella by Truman Capote is as complex as it is touching. As we meet Holly Golightly (Hepburn), she appears to be a quirky girl of modest means who yearns to lives the jet set lifestyle. She window shops at Tiffany's and throws wild parties in her apartment. Her chief source of income comes from weekly visits to a Mafia don in prison, relaying "weather reports" to his lawyer on the outside. She seems to be the picture of superficiality, described by O.J. Berman (Martin Balsam) as a "real phony", a person who is not what she appears to be, but is convinced she is. Paul Varjak is an apathetic writer with one book and no ideas. He moves in upstairs from Holly and they immediately strike up a fire escape friendship. His only source of income comes from being a gigolo to his wealthy interior decorator (Patricia Neal) who pays him handsomely for his services every chance she gets. Paul and Holly seem to be two of a kind, abject losers pretending to be what they are not. However, as the story unfolds, the layers are peeled away and the motivation for Holly's go-lightly personality is revealed in her difficult past. She is far more complex and deep than we first believe, using her lifestyle as a defense mechanism, a way of running from herself. The friendship and love that grow between Paul and Holly make better people of each and ultimately help them to transcend their personal flaws, but not without great difficulties. For director Blake Edwards, who became most renowned for a spate of Pink Panther movies, this film was probably among his finest moments. These were complicated characters and he revealed them slowly with nuance. They were also developing as people and his treatment of this effect was both subtle and powerful. The film was not without controversy. Truman Capote was adamant about having Marilyn Monroe in the lead, but the studio went with Audrey Hepburn, who was far less popular but who was probably better for the complexities of the character. They had selected a very young John Frankenheimer as director, who at that point had only TV credits on his resume. Hepburn refused to work with him and he was dumped in favor of Edwards. Capote wanted the film to remain true to the book's dark and depressing ending, but the studio chose to play to the masses and end it on an upbeat. Personally, I'm glad they did. The film has been roundly criticized in the present day for the character portrayed by Mickey Rooney. Rooney played a caricature of a bumbling Japanese neighbor that was extremely unflattering to Asians although admittedly it was hilarious. This is considered a shocking portrayal in today's politically correct society, but it stirred little furor at the time, when everyone was far more insensitive and far less oversensitive. When the film was released, the biggest criticism was that Edwards overused the character to the point of making him nauseating, which was an obvious error in judgment. If Rooney only had one or two scenes rather than roughly a dozen, it probably wouldn't have become such a lightening rod. Hepburn and Peppard were both terrific in the leads. Hepburn, who was nominated for best actress for the role, gave Holly a lovable quirkiness that belied her deeper troubles. When it was time to broaden the character, Hepburn gave her intricacy and depth that I feel Marilyn Monroe never could have accomplished. Peppard was more than just a dashing and handsome foil for Hepburn. He played Paul with sensitivity and refinement and had incredible chemistry with Hepburn, making the romance very natural and believable. One of the best things about the film was the soundtrack, which brought the film its only two Oscars from five nominations. Henry Mancini's musical score was marvelous and film's theme song, "Moon River" written by Henry Mancini and Johnny Mercer is an enduring classic. The DVD version brings new life to the original Technicolor photography and brings fullness to Mancini's fabulous soundtrack. This richly textured film has both depth and range. It has just the right balance of lightness and heaviness, with well-explored characters that change before our eyes. I rated it a 10/10. It is an intelligent and affecting film that is worth seeing.
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Summary: Improvement on the best movie of all time!
Review: Breakfast at Tiffany's has been my favorite movie for a very long time. . .long before I even knew what a DVD was. Audrey Hepburn is breathtaking and delightful in her performance of Holly Golightly. The story is one of human relations, and one woman's struggle to face her greatest fear--herself. Holly must realize that it's not the rest of the world that's keeping her down, she's doing it all on her own. And who better to help her figure that out than her charming and witty upstairs neighbor Paul (George Peppard)? I didn't think the film could be improved in any way, but the DVD is awesome. The picture quality is ten times better, as is the sound. And of course you get all wonderful extras that usually come with the DVD packages. This is an excellent introduction into both the world of Audrey Hepburn, and the world of DVD.
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Summary: Fascinating ......they're after the same rainbow end
Review: I love this film.From the first scene when the yellow cab stopped with Holly alighting,having her breakfast in front of Tiffany's to the very last scene when Holly & Paul reconciled and kissed in the rain... Simply marvellous piece of work. With the flawless performance from Audrey Hepburn and George Peppard. The unique mood of the movie.And my fave song "Moon River". Who can forget the part when Holly sitting by her window plucking the guitar strings and singing...."Moooonnn River...." Great adaption from Truman Cropte's book with many magical touches and refinements. It's about a free-spirit girl Holly's struggle in Life,her fear of Love and commitment, she didn't even think she own her nameless 'cat'. Paul is a struggling writer who actually a 'kept-man' by a rich lady. Fate brought them together,first as neighbours to friends and eventually lovers. They were soul mates who needed each other and are made of each other....they are after the same rainbow end. The idea was refreshing....esp.doing things that each have never done:- Strolling down New York street in the morning, stealing, visiting the Library and of course Tiffany's. Simply amazing, fantastic and romantic . The best part about it was both Holly and Paul were practical people with dark secrets and not really perfect human beings and it make the story more realistic but not losing the romantic fairy tale feel. This film is one of the best in movie history. It touches my heart my soul with scenes with the perfect combo of laughter,sadness,ironic,truth,secrets,romance,life,etc....... Timeless and Unforgettable......
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