The '60s

Rating:
Summary: Emotional, Intense, Mind-Altering
Review: Watching this film made me feel immensley nostalgic.
Despite that I was born two decades after the sixties, the illustrations of the emotional uproar at the time was so excellently done that I felt as if I was experiencing it myself. The portrayl of the characters development, as well as the Social Issues of the time, was wonderfully intense.
Many of the sense were so so emotionally rich that I even cried a few times, even when it wasn't a particularly sad scene.
The NBC news clips furthered the feeling of experiencing the important events of the sixties, such as JFKs assasination, yourself. Watching what so many saw back in 1963 evokes a feeling of empathy for everyone who heard the news so long ago.
One main aspect of the sixties was the feeling of hope, and that anyone could make a difference, which was clealy evident in the film. After watching it, I wanted so badly to organize a protest. This film definatley inspires the want to stand up for what you believe in and take action.
For those not very interested with the culture and history of the sixties, chances are that the film still possess something they would enjoy. As an example, the lost, confused, and angry attitude of teenage-hood is also demonstrated.
Overall The Sixties was an amazing film. I strongly reccomend this film. Anyone with brain waves will enjoy it.


Rating:
Summary: One star for the movie AND the generation
Review: "The Sixties: The Movie" is about exactly what we expect it to be about. It takes exactly the same attitude that crowd has taken for years: "We saved the world! Now pass me a doobie!" You have the conservative parents who think they know best (they'll learn); the older brother who goes off to war (you know which one) and, of course, becomes a manic-depressive drug addict upon his return (where are all the well adjusted Vietnam Vets I've met over the years?); the idealistic brother (you know, the REALLY courageous one) who joins the protest movement because the war is "immoral" (this is the same guy who's more than happy to send a later generation off to Lambakistan to fight for him); blah, blah, blah... So, one star for the movie AND the generation - at least for the fraction of it that can't get over itself.

Rating:
Summary: The '60s
Review: Absolutely great movie from start to finish! Super storyline that will draw you in to the lives of 2 American families as they experience the drama and joys of that decade. Wonderful music from Jefferson Airplane, The Byrds, The Beach Boys, Marvin Gaye, and more. Bill Smitrovich does an excellent performance as a caring father raising his family and dealing with the trials and tribulations of that decade. The other cast members are outstanding as well. Many historical events of the 60's are woven into the story, often with real news footage. This movie takes you to Woodstock, Dallas, TX, and even to the moon with Neil Armstrong. You will laugh, you will cry, and you will cheer as you experience this decade. Definately a movie to have in your video library.

Rating:
Summary: Not a bad movie
Review: Although this movie manages to squeeze just about every 60's cliche into three hours, it's still immensely enjoyable. The 60's a was a turbulent time, and this movie covers nearly every aspect of the political, social, and emotional turmoil that America was going through.

The principal characters are three siblings from a white, suburban family. Jerry O'Connell plays Brian, a patriotic heartthrob, who returns from Nam a disillusioned and angry man. His younger sister Katie (Julia Stiles) does not fare much better, and leaves home for hippiedom after becoming pregnant. His brother Michael is the most normal of the bunch, and fights inequality, while pursuing a confusing love interest (Jordana Brewster).

This movie leaves nothing out. It packs in the war, Woodstock, the equal rights movement, and still manages to create likeable characters. It's not an Oscar contender, but it was fairly well done, and deserves a look for anyone with a curiosity about the 1960's

Rating:
Summary: P.U.
Review: Cliche and contrived, this film lacked any of the edge of the era. It is a comic book protrayal that does nothing to capture the feelings of the time, or the history of the time.

Rating:
Summary: A Chance to Relive the Decade
Review: Every so often I get lucky when I take a chance on a DVD. This is one such case. The '60s is the story of one family with three children, one of which (a daughter) becomes involved with hippies, a son who serves in Vietnam, and another son who becomes a peace activist. We follow the lives of each child as they play out their respective roles throughout the decade. Combined with the music from the time period along with NBC newsclips on assassinations, race riots, and political unrest this was a movie that brought this decade back to me to relive all over again.

Rating:
Summary: Where Are The Beatles?????
Review: First off, a 3 hour series, and not one mention of John, Paul, George or Ringo? what's that all about? The greatest thing to come out of that generation, and nothing mentioned.
I have to say this movie was good eye candy, with passable acting, but the stereotypes were unbelievable. My parents were of this generation (I was born in 73), and they were not radicals, didn't do drugs, didn't drop out, didn't go to Woodstock (you'd think the entire country was there from all the talk) and didn't walk around quoting Bob Dylan (dear Lord, I wanted to smack the next person who did that in this movie!) They were just normal, hard working Americans trying to get by in a fairly normal midwestern suburban town. Of course, to make a movie you have to get more excitement than that, but not at the expense of stereotyping a whole generation.
I found Julia Stiles character to be the most real and human (not to mention I think she was the one decent actor in the movie); the Michael character I just found utterly annoying (the acting school of about 3 dramatic poses, 1. let's look shocked! 2. let's look sad! 3. let's look stoic!
and they all looked the same to me); the freaked out Veteran brother was decent, if utterly stereotyped.
I thought it was a decent historical document, but you can watch documentaries for that.
Then again, it could just be my own personal opinion is a bit skewed, being of that 'Generation X' group that seems to be so despised by the 60's generation. But really, I think the 60's deserved a better representation than this (and give me Lennon for goodness sake!)

Rating:
Summary: great, wath else can I say
Review: Great job, by the most important events of this decade, accompanying by great musical subjects, like Jefferson Airplane and The Doors, focusing all the magic and shining of this time, and like was evolving, to the equal, the people did.

Rating:
Summary: Lifting the veil on American repressionism`
Review: Great movie, great music! I actually ordered this movie after having seen it on tv. Very refreshing to see that there are Americans who can look back at the dark side of the 60's in a more or less neutral way. A great example of what kind of offers are required to change a conservative, rigid society. The arrogance of the regent's class and right-wing lobby despite more than obvious signals that their view is flawed.
In these times of heroism and patriotism it might be wise for the American people to watch this movie again and regain the open mind that was present in society 40 years ago.
And if not for this reason, one is almost obliged to watch this movie for the phenomenal music.

Rating:
Summary: The '60s: Great Movie from Beginning to End!!
Review: I absolutely LOVE this movie!! I've always been fascinated
with the "decade that changed America forever", even though
I wasn't born until 1973. The film has an excellent cast,
and I especially liked Josh Hamilton's performance as
Michael Herlihy...intelligent, sensitive, very socially
conscious...and VERY cute!! I also watched with interest
the relationship between Katie Herlihy and her father.
Having grown up in a strict Catholic family myself, I
could relate to the moral issues and the conflict they
struggled with. (Although I think it's BEYOND RIDICULOUS
that Katie got in trouble at the homecoming dance for
dancing the Twist, labeled "lewd and inappropriate" by
her father & Sister Elizabeth.) Oh, how the times have
changed!! I have watched this movie probably a dozen times,
and probably will watch it a dozen more...I never get
tired of it. If you are interested in the music,
sociology and/or politics of the 1960s, you need to
watch this film. I'm glad I did!