The Temptations

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Summary: great movie, great group
Review: This movie makes me love this group a million times more.

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Summary: Do NOT waste your time!
Review: This video was horrible! Not only was an hour and a half missing from the video, the most important parts were left out! What was the point of putting half of the movie on tape? TRUE Temptation fans would appreciate the full length of the movie all 4 hours! TRUE Temptation fans would want to see all the ego tripping, backstabbing and smooth dance steps of the guys. What a waste of my time and yours too, trust me! Beg NBC to replay the movie! You'll understand where I am coming from.

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Summary: 5 Stars does not even come close...
Review: I first saw parts of this movie on Pay TV in Australia and it left me with a hunger to find out more. Since then, The Temptations and their music has become a daily occurance in my life. No matter how many times that you watch this move, you are engrossed by the stories of the five members, through their troubled and through the great times. Supported by a fine cast of characters, played by some very talented actors (Leon is superb as David Ruffin,) what sets this movie alight is the music. I do not think that there are too many better songs recorded than 'Get Ready.' With Eddie Kendricks' falsetto and Melvin Franklin's bass voice supported by the other three Temptations, it is one of the most catchy songs that I have ever heard. Kendricks' falsetto singing voice is only second, in my opinion, to Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys. This movie is well worth the money and you will find yourself enjoying it over and over again. I know that my friends who are not into the older style music, have really opened up and now The Temptations are part of their lives as well. I do not think that there is a better movie about a rock and roll band out there. The Temptations are a part of history. This is their triumphant and tragic story. 5 stars does not even come close...

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Summary: Melodrama aside, just enjoy the singing and dancing
Review: Based on co-producer Otis Williams' 1988 autobiography, the TV movie "The Temptations" is basically a rags-to-riches success story with great tunes--"I Can't Get Next To You," "The Way You Do The Things You Do," "Papa Was a Rollin' Stone"--which are performed mostly in their original recorded versions. The group went through more than a dozen lineup changes, but this is Williams' version of how it all went down. Played by Charles Malik Whitfield, Williams gets to provide the voice-over narration. Besides recreating some of the Temptations best on-stage routines, which are clearly the best moments in the movie, there are some more intimate moments, such as when the group works out the harmonies of "My Girl" while Smokey Robinson plays the piano. Director Allan Arkush ("Rock 'n' Roll High School") knows how to make the stage performances come alive, keeping the camera up close and personal. The ensemble does an excellent job throughout, with Leon standing out as David Ruffin. The melodramatic elements become a bit much to sit through as things progress, but the music makes everything come alive. It might be a toss up between screening "The Tempations" and putting on their "Greatest Hits" CD, but this is certainly a solid biopic.

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Summary: DVD format wasted
Review: This is a great movie, but one expects more from a DVD edition than this one delivers. For example, the original run time has been trimmed from some 3 1/2 hours to 150 minutes. The pivotal scene which explains how the name "Temptations" was arrived at has been deleted along with others. The result is a great loss of continuity. It's certainly a worthwhile view, but if you're expecting the extras that come along with most DVD versions, you'll be disappointed.

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Summary: Loved this movie!
Review: I saw and taped this movie when it originally aired and absolutely loved it. My children damaged my copy of the movie(horror of horrors!)so that's why I am now ordering a copy. Leon's portrayal of David Ruffin was excellent. The choreography was sharp and I loved seeing the story from an insiders point of view, considering that this is my favorite Motown group. I anxiously await it's arrival!

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Summary: The Temptations
Review: I love this movie. I have watched it over and over and over, etc. Surprisingly, my 15 year old daughter turned me on to it. I remember the Temptations from my childhood and I have always loved their recordings (and owned quite a few old 45's), but this movie makes everything come alive for me. Actually, I watch the movie repeatedly because the actors are so "flavorful". Paul is so....sexy and Otis is so good looking and Eddie is really cute and David is well...David. I find all of them immensely entertaining. However, DB Woodside, the actor who portrays Blue, makes my toes curl. Do you actors read this stuff? DB, you would make me sing with joy if you would send an e-mail to me. I recommend this movie for anyone who is interested in the history of rock and roll/rhythm and blues and for anyone who enjoys good music and watching great dancing by good looking African American men.

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Summary: the best of the temptations
Review: I personally think this was a great movie. It was so exciting to hear the sound tracks that my mother used to play, when i was young even though i wasn't even around during that time i felt such a closeness to that age era. this video was a great piece of work.

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Summary: Much better on DVD
Review: Good to see this film on DVD...there are many copies of the video that are selling that show the edited version of this movie. Needless to say, many people who brought it on VHS were disappointed. But on DVD, the entire movie is included, with a few extra treats as well. I already reviewed this movie about two years ago, so I don't see the need to review it again. I will just say it's a great movie, albeit a somewhat fictionalized Tempts story, but it has that wonderful Motown music that the world loves, and stunning performances. If you decide to get this, take it from me, DVD is the way to go.

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Summary: In Love With Temptations
Review: I think I am The biggest fan of the movie. It was too good to be true. I watch it every day, and my whole family has gotten hooked on it. i fell in love with all of them but I especially like Eddie Kendricks(Terron Brooks), I wish I could find out more about him. He played the part too good. wherever you are Terron, Please e-mail me. You are the greatest actor ever. The whole movie made cry and laugh. I could never get tired of it. The unedited version was much better. i wish they would play it again. I congragulate Christian Payton and Leon for playing your parts so well. The singing justs makes me melt. Whomever choose the actors i congrgulate you also. This movie will be next to me forever. It made me want to find out about the real Temptations. I'mplanning on buying the book and their other videos. I already have the CD's. Everyone out there should see this movie and how great it is. [e-mail]