On a Clear Day You Can See Forever

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Summary: Barbara is simply Marvy! Damn the pretentious Frenchman!
Review: A great movie directed by a fantastic director. All this and more made in spite of Paramount's choice for one of the century's most horrid leading actors. Two words..."Yves Montand" I would certainly like to know who was responsible for telling Yves that he could act. Luckily for us, Barbara's comedic timimg and on screen presence distracts us from Yves witty droll and cardboard persona. Much of the films salvation has to be given to the credit of Vincente Minnelli, who has directed many wonderful & memorable movies such as "Meet me in St Louis" It is also a wonderful treat to see a young and handsome (yes I said handsome.. if you can believe that) Jack Nicholson who plays one of Daisy's neighbors. What's most intresting about Jack's character, is that there was a sense of ambiguity about his sexual orientation. A definite first for the Jackster! I give this movie 5 stars even though Yves is in it. The story, art direction and musical numbers are just fabulous. Besides we all know that anyone who buys this movie, certainly isn't purchasing it on account of the leading man. Now when is Paramount going to release this on DVD? Hello? Paramount? Are you listening? Hello? Is anyone awake over there?....

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Summary: Barbra's Fabulous....the movie's not
Review: Get this movie to enjoy Barbra...see Barbra being gloriously Brooklyn-ese...see Barbra dressed to the nines in the flashback sequences...see Barbra do hilarious comedic schtick...hear Barbra sing some really wonderful songs ("Hurry, It's Lovely" and "He Isn't You" as well as the famous title song.) But, if you're looking for a well-crafted musical tale, this movie falls short. What with Minnelli directing you'd think they would've gotten a better script! Maybe it's because of all the cuts Leonare Maltin speaks of...But the story really falls short. And on top of that, Yves Montand grates on my nerves. There is no chemistry between him and Babs. In fact, Yves's best chemistry is with that desk he plants himself behind half the movie! We LOVE Barbra, and forgive this movie. She's very good. The movie is not.

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Summary: WIDESCREEN DVD PLEEEEESE !!!!!
Review: This beautiful little gem needs to be on DVD period. The color is absolutely fabulous, the costumes beautiful. It's a colorfull cleaned up snip-et of 60's style. My favorite Barbra Striesand musical. And for those of who believe in re-incarnation or even just like to toy with the concept it is enjoyable fun.