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Summary: Monroe is Sweet, Movie not so
Review: This story is about a vulnerable hillbilly saloon entertainer, Cherie (Marilyn Monroe), who is bowled over and smothered by an unworldly, manner less rodeo rider, Bo (Don Murray) who seeks to find a lady companion. They are two opposites that end up attracting in the end. A sweet story, Bus Stop was very enjoyable although a little unbelievable at times. Marilyn Monroe is sweet, naive but gorgeous as usual. Hard to believe that she would end up marrying Bo and being happy. Hmm...The story begins when a rough rural cowboy sets off to a Phoenix rodeo with his friend Virgil. Virgil suggests that it is time for Bo to meet a lady friend. Bo sets his sights high, saying that he will know the girl when he sees her. Then, enters Cherie (said with a French accent) on stage whisperingly singing "that ole black magic". Bo falls head over heals for her on first sight when searching for his first "angel". Bo, inexperienced and naive about women, believes that he has found his wife in Cherie (he calls her Cherry) and proceeds to bring her aboard their Greyhound-style passenger bus on their return back home to Montana. Cherie is confused as things are moving quickly. She struggles to get free of Bo, even claiming to a fellow passenger that she is being abducted against her will by Bo and his ranch companion Virgil (Arthur O'Connell). She doesn't want to marry Bo. Everything changes when the bus is stopped due to a blizzard and they are stuck all together at the bus stop lodge for the night. Grace's Diner is where bus driver Carl ends his frustration with Bo and decides to fight him to stop him from his angry fit once he discovers Cherie was trying to escape. After a knock down, drag out fight, Bo comes to his senses and apologizes to everyone for his unruly uncontrolled behavior, but mostly to Cherie. Cherie sees the sweet side to Bo and sees that he really loves her. She decides to board the bus to Montana, along with the wedding ring invitation. In conclusion, Bus Stop is worth seeing for Marilyn, if nothing else. Her acting and singing are so-so, but her unmatchable sweetness is worth your time!
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Summary: Tough to like at first, then it's great!!
Review: One thing is a fact here: Marilyn's male co-star is annoying throughout the entire film. Period. He almost ruins the film.
However, Marilyn is SO GREAT in this film, that she saves it.
Her acting is superb, and she comes across as extra vulnerable.
So credit Marilyn's acting skills with making this a worthwhile
movie - definitely worth seeing!
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Summary: The Cowboy and The Chanteuse
Review: This review refers to the 20th Century Fox(Diamond Collection)DVD edition of "Bus Stop" Bo can hog tie a calf, and ride a bronco better and faster than anyone around. But he is naive in the ways of the world. When he takes his first bus trip to the city to dazzle em at a rodeo, he's in for the ride of his life. His mentor Virge, tells him it's time he found a gal of his own. Bo likes this idea, but he doesn't want any ol' gal, it's got to be an angel. He'll know her when he sees her! And what's more he'll simply rope her and haul her back with him. Well, things get complicated for this simple guy, when he spots his angel. She is Cherie. A "Chanteuse" with plans of her own. Cherie has direction in her life. The direction being from "River Gulch" to "Hollywood", where she will have "options". She is trying desperatly to shed her "hillbilly" image. A Montana cattle ranch was not part of the plan. Once these two meet though, Cherie has no choice in the matter(or does she?), and is literally swept off her feet by Bo.She finds herself on a bus ride that may change her life. Can the naive rancher and and the saloon singer with a past find love? Find out in this very touching story. Marilyn Monroe will capture your heart(once again) as Cherie. She shines in this role of a more dramatic nature.She treats us to "That Old Black Magic", and although, Cherie's talent as a songstress is not going to win her any awards, it doesn't matter. Like Bo, we are just dazzled by what we see!
Don Murray is introduced as Bo. He's absolutely wonderful as the innocent cowboy. Directed by Joshua Logan, it also stars such greats as Arthur O'connell, Eileen Heckart, Betty Field, and look for a very young Hope Lange. The are some charming musical numbers as well. This film from 1956,has been restored and looks fabulous. It is presented in anamorphic widescreen(1.85:1) with wonderful color and a beautifully clear picture. The sound may be listented to in 4.0 Surround or stereo, and is terriffic as well. It may be viewed in French(mono) and has Spanish and English subtitles. There's a theatrical trailer, some stills, and a great demonstration of how the restoration compares with previous transfers. If you can't get enough of Marilyn, you may want to consider buying this in the "Diamond Collection" set. Besides this one, it includes, "How To Marry A Millionaire", Gentlemen Prefer Blondes", "There's No Business Like Show Business","The Seven Year Itch" and a great documentary about Marilyn's last months "The Final Days". All of these DVDs are excellent as well. "Bus Stop" is dramatic, funny and poignant. It will leave you with a smile on your face for some time afterwards. Spend some time with Marilyn....and enjoy...Laurie
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Summary: fun movie
Review: I can understand where some people would find Beau distasteful, annoying, and corny, but I thought he was very funny and earnest; just adorable. So innocent! He did need a major lesson in courtesy, but that was all part of his character, who had come fresh off a ranch without having seen 'the world' before. Marilyn was very different in this movie; pale and fatigued, scowling, latched onto that uneducated, whining accent, but still beautiful. I had to get used to it, but I was impressed. Actaully, I never watched the beginning; put off by the whole cowboy thing, I forwarded to where Marilyn would come in.
After all, I only wanted to watch it because of her.
From there, it was a fun movie.
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Summary: Marilyn's best performace (out of many great performances)
Review: Many critics now say that it's a crime that Marilyn Monroe was never nominated for an Academy Award. Her not being nominated for her performance in "Bus Stop" is proof. Today, we often see actors starring in movies that require them to speak with a certain accent, and their accents come-and-go during the movie. You wont find that here. Marilyn's hillbilly accent remains throughout the film, and it's a very realistic one. Initially, Marilyn's costume was an expensive getup created by the studio, but she herself went to a second-hand shop and found an outfit that she believed her character would actually wear. And, she agreed that she should wear the white, chalky make-up that she does in the film, as her character is one who sleeps during the day (never sees sunlight) and works at night. Marilyn displays a wide range of emotions in this film--happiness, sexiness, sadness, excitement, and downright anger--and we feel every one of them. I dont think any other actress could have done a better job in the role. The entire cast is excellent as well. The role of "Grace" is a scene-stealer!
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Summary: La mejor Marilyn
Review: El mejor personaje de Marilyn, Que siempre estubo maravillosa.
El DvD esta muy bien remasterisado con un sonido de cine y una imagen llena de contrastes.
Os lo recomiendo.
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Summary: Mine's a return!
Review: Marilyn Monroe and Don Murray star in this charming 1950's romantic comedy. The laughs are a little dated now but each viewing is as fine as the one before. Marilyn is as lovely as ever and belts out a couple of old favourites including "That Old Black Magic"...
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Summary: Marilyn in a superb performance
Review: BUS STOP proved beyond a doubt that Marilyn Monroe could indeed act. For those who missed her 1952 performance in DON'T BOTHER TO KNOCK, the surprise was very pleasant indeed. BUS STOP was adapted from William Inge's successful long-running Broadway play, and was bought by Fox with Marilyn in mind. She plays the role of the ambitious cabaret singer Cherie, who longs to go to Hollywood, where, she assures her girlfriend, "you get discovered, you get tested, with options and everything! And you get treated with a little respect, too!". Enter naive cowboy Beauregard (Don Murray in his screen debut) , who falls in love with her during her performance of "That Old Black Magic" (which must surely count as one of Monroe's most beguiling screen moments). Uneducated hick that he is, he decides to marry her, come hell or high water. The film has been fully restored, using the original YCM masters to replace the parts of the film that were too far-gone to be rescued. A pristine picture with a gorgeous soundtrack. The DVD includes restoration comparisons, gallery and trailers. Available seperately or as part of the Marilyn Monroe Diamond Collection.
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Summary: My review for Bus stop
Review: I actually enjoyed Bus stop since I can relate to Don Murray who would pursue Marilyn Monroe relentlessly throughout the movie and insisted she marry him and even threw her across his shoulder to prove his point which I think was very desperate But in the end true love did conquer all and they were in love
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Summary: One of the worst movies I've ever seen.
Review: I like movies, I like Marilyn movies. I must say though, Bus Stop has to be one of the worst movies I've ever seen! I consider it to be probably as bad as Disney's 'Gnomemobile' from the 70's or an episode of Barney the purple dinosaur. Yes, I really think this movie is that bad. There are no likeable characters in the whole movie, Marilyn sounds like a complete idiot. Don Murray's character has to be the most disgusting, unbearable character ever. More disagreeable than Jar Jar Binks. When I watched Mission Impossible 2, I felt like I was mugged of my time and money, but the movie was beautiful in its own right. Bus Stop has no redeeming qualities at all. It's poorly acted, poorly shot, poorly edited and atrociously written. This one goes on the bottom of my pile of cruddy movies, right next to Videodrome.
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