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Summary: A must film for your lesbian collection
Review: This HBO movie should have been a theatrical release. There would have been nothing better than to see these characters on the big screen. All the other reviews give you a synopsis of the plot, so I'll talk about what made this film so great.
Each segment had a thoughtful and detailed script, superbly executed by the actors and the directors. Vanessa Redgrave has never been better, as a woman who loses her life partner. But it's the little historical details that caught my attention. Like Vanessa and her partner waklking home from the movies with 3 feet between them, least anyone suspect they are anything more than friends. And before the newphew and family come to the the house she rearranges the bedroom to make it appear like they are nothing more than roomates.
The second segement, with Chloe Sevigny and Michelle Williams seems to be alot of peoples's favorite, and for good reason. These two have remarkable on screen chemistry together. So much of the sexual tension was delivered though looks. When they looked at each other (and they did it quite often) it spoke volumns. The love making scene is so intimate and real there's no response but silence. Again there are couple of little details here which make me like the film even more. When Sevigny's butch character takes off her shirt her breasts are tightly wrapped, a common thing to do in the historical butch community. Also, when William's character tries to undress Sevigny, she gently but firmly takes Williams hands away from her belt twice, and tells Williams to "just relax" letting the audience know that she will be the assertive partner here. That is yet another subtle detail in the sexual history of the butch/fem culture.
And before I move on from this segment I have to comment about how striking Sevigny is as this young butch. I was quite taken by her, and not just by how adorable she looked with her motorcycle jacket and tee-shirts and puppydog blue eyes, although that was definitely a highlight to this film. But after seeing her play sort of a fem opposite Hillay Swank in Boy's Don't Cry, I was impressed by her ability to play the flip side of the coin, with some real sensitivity. She did not take this character over the top, but rather gave us an insightful portrayal of a masculine young woman living on the edge of her own community. My question is, how in the world could she makeout with both Hillary Swank and Michelle Williams, and still not be batting for the other team? Ah well.
As for the last segment, with Ellen Degeneres and Sharon Stone, a lesbian couple trying to have a baby, all I have to say is that I just enjoyed watching this. Some people complain that Ellen was just her character from her former sit-com put in a new situation. My response to that is, so what. That's exactly what makes her so funny. And what a great lesbian fantasy, to have Sharon Stone for your girlfriend, it doesn't get any better that.
With so much going for it, this film will definitley become one of the classics for our culture. I just hope I don't spend too much money wearing out copy after copy after copy.
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Summary: Loved it....
Review: This movie is wonderful! It evokes every emotion and is interesting and fun to watch. The first segment will literally break your heart. It is very well written, and as for the performances...WOW...you almost felt like you were there...for instance, did anybody else want to pimp slap Elizabeth Perkins in her role as the unbeknownst "daughter in law" The character of the little girl in this segment is haunting, because it almost seems like she's in sync with what is going on, and all the while, the grown-ups don't "get it". The second segment serves as a reminder of misconception and animosity within a community as the "feminist" lesbians disapprove of Miss Chloe's expression of herself. What would have been hotter, (I think) was if Nia and Chloe had gotten together! Lastly, the third segment. I have read lots of reviews of this movie, and more often than not, somebody hacks up on this segment. I thought it was HOT. People have commented on Ellen's performance, that it was not dramatically skilled. The woman is a commedianne for crying out loud. I think she acts as she is, her performance is a reflection of self. The love scenes were wonderful, Ellen and Sharon have great chemistry, and the story was bittersweet; The angst of picking the donor, worrying how the world would treat the child, and the culmination of happiness knowing that these were two people madly in love who just wanted to raise a child together. All in all, a great film that I have and will continue to watch again and again.
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Summary: Interesting Second Slice of Life Trilogy from HBO
Review: If These Walls Could Talk 2 - An HBO Film.This made for cable film is the second in a series, focusing on the lives of women and a specific issue. The first film, centered on abortion. This film, on women's sexuality. The format is identical, three stories, placed in three specific timeframes. Vanessa Redgrave won an Emmy and a Golden Globe for her portrayal of an older lesbian in the first segment of this trilogy (taking place in the early 60's). However, it is not that segment, nor the much over-hyped Sharon Stone/Ellen Degeneres final segment that plays the best. It is the middle segment, starring a wonderful Michelle Williams ("Dawson's Creek") and Chloe Sevigny ("Boys Don't Cry") who I believe really shine here. It is this central episode of the trilogy that takes place in the 70's during the feminist movement. It is kind and sweet and rings most true. I was most surprised by Michelle William's here - she did an amazing job. "Dawson's Creek" does not do her justice as she's proven to be an excellent actress. Chloe Sevigny is always fun and interesting to watch, but I think Michelle Williams really steals her scenes and holds her own with this Indie favorite. Going back to comment on the opening segment where Vanessa Redgrave plays an older lesbian - Watching Venessa Redgrave is always a pleasure and she's wonderful here, as well. Perhaps it's the tone of the opening segment - it so lacks joy. Regarding the final story - Sharon Stone and Ellen Degeneres on the other hand - they don't fare so well. Specifically, I'm not exactly comfortable with them sitting on the hood of thier car watching children play in a park, repeatedly. This would seem down-right creepy regardless of the gender of the couple. This third segment is the one that seems the less "real" or true. I was also very disappointed that the DVD version of this film had no additional footage or special features. All in all - this film is worth viewing, but I doubt it would be something you'd watch again and again. You're likely to view your favorite segment more than once, but not the entire thing. My favorite segment, the one I would recommend for re-watching is the middle one. Best Regards,
turtlex
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Summary: mmmmmmm skin
Review: The first story makes me cry everytime I watch it but it is worth buying especially for those really nice sex scenes. I suggest you grab your partner to watch this one.
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Summary: Heartwarming tale with an element of truth!
Review: I heard about this film through a magazine. i thought it was the sort of film that could be added to a film collection without really making an impact, but i was wrong. This film is simply amazing it covers three different stories from different eras based on 1 theme lesbianism. it handles the stories brilliantly my fave being the middle story about not judging a book by its cover. it has many brilliant actresses in it to my fav being michelle williams, playing something different for a change. this is a must hav for anyone with a heart!
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Summary: Fantastic
Review: This film handles sensitive issues very well. The first part is a real tear-jerker - I can't watch it. The film gradually moves to happier subjects; the final vignette will leave you smiling like a fool. Well acted and very believable
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Summary: Mixed bag for hetero males
Review: From the point of view of any hetero male, the second story was the one most worth watching, for obvious reasons. Thumbs up. For slightly more sophisticated hetero males, the first story was pretty good. Interesting to see treatment of a subject (lack of legal standing in a same-sex union and what happens when a partner dies). I kept wanting to scream at Vanessa: "This is why we have wills!" Thumbs up. The third story was very trite and superficial, considering the seriousness of the subject metter, and boring to boot. Thumbs down.
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Summary: Review
Review: Vanessa Redgrave's portrayal of a bereaved wife who lost her soul mate of 50 years was so moving it was almost tortuous. And very sad. When Vanessa's wife's family came in to check out "their inheritance", I wanted to slap all of them. The way that they discounted and ignored her, touching personal gifts Vanessa had bought for her wife, measuring HER furniture, claiming her property as their own, was ENRAGING. And the scene where the nephew's wife gave Vanessa permission to "keep a knick-knack if she wanted..." sparked almost too much rage for me to bear. If ever there was an argument for the legalization of same-sex marriages, this story was it. The second story was the most passionate lesbian love story I have even seen. Chloe Sevigny's acting was so tender and precise--her eyes, facial expressions spoke more than she did--I found myself thinking about her character all day at work. And smiling! Also, her character was very moving, the way that she was true to herself even though the whole world, seemingly, rejected her. Like her on-screen girlfriend, I, too would like to be more like her. I watched this story 5 times in one week. The last segment was okay. It was a departure from the drama of the first two: comic, light..Ellen and her trademark sharp wit. This one moved me least of all, but I did feel Ellen's frustration in not being able to give her wife a baby. I would definitely recommend.
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Summary: Hoorah!! Hoorah!! Three Thumbs UP!!!!
Review: I absolutely loved this movie!!! I've watched the 2nd and 3rd stories three times. The first I liked but felt it was so sad that I wanted to view it again. The movie begins with a glowing performance by Vanessa Redgrave. She loses her partner of 50 years. What was sad was that she could not grieve over the loss of the one she loved. She kept her love's secret even in death. Not telling staff at the hospital that she was family. That this was the woman she had spent her life with. Or the wife of a heart attack victim that she too was worried for her partner. She could not tell her "in~laws" that she was their in~law. She paid a wonderful tribute to her partner out of love. She removed any item from the home that would tell others of the love they shared, the life they shared. The ultimate was losing her home, their home to a greedy family. The second story with Michelle Williams and Chloe is yummy. I actually had never thought that Lesbians discriminated against themselves. It opened my eyes and made me feel for those lesbians in the 70's who were butch. Michelle's school friends are all femme lesbians. They visit a bar where they are face to face with "butch" lesbians. The friends become uncomfortable and choose to leave. Yet Michelle stays behind having been attracted to one particular butch at the bar. I myself am attracted to "butch" lesbians so seeing Chloe's tough girl persona and yet shy disposition was a real turn on. The scene where Chloe visits Michelle's friends and they try and dress her as a girl was very dramatic. As it makes them face their own fears. Michelle's statement to her friends when Chloe runs out, That they don't like anyone not just like them is very poignant. Especially since they are asking to be accepted as lesbians and they themselves can't accept a girl who wants to dress in men's clothing. The third story is set in the year 2000 where Ellen Degeneres and Sharon Stone want to have a baby. It is the trials and tribulations that they face to have children. For me though, the story of them having a baby was flat. What was strong in the story and worth the time to watch was the relationship between the two. I loved the humor between the two. I loved seeing a Lesbian couple, enjoying life, having fun. I especially LOVED the sex scene between the two. OHHHHHH soooooo SEXXXXXY and SENSUAL....and the close of the movie with the two of them dancing is priceless...
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Summary: Lets get one thing straight
Review: Im NOT.. this was the most inspriational movies i have ever seen.. it gave me perspective on the past times and the problems that lesbians of all times face. the acting was superb and the message and meaning was soul touching.. this movies takes its purpose and really hits it on the head. it was 3 touching stories and they all moved my heart. i recommend it for all people. its a moving film with a happy ending.
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