Rating: 
Summary: fantastic
Review: i watched this on televison because it was on and i believe it was one of the five best movies ever made. it's just wonderful.
Rating:
Summary: Truly an Epic
Review: A movie that did not do anything revolutionary except display itself as an epic story. While not regarded as great as Fleming was, he directed this epic along with Wizard of Oz, both widely viewed by the young and old alike. The only thing one can ask themself while watching this film is couldn't have this been cut down to half the amount of time? The second half of the film deals a lot with just Scarlett's bratty behavior and not caring for anyone else. And for the reviewer E.Brunsvold; anybody that knows their movie trivia knows that Widescreen was not used in film until the 50's when the adoption of television began to sweep across America. This film is from 1939, be happy that it's in color, as it was one of the first major films that used the new color film during that time. That's why one of its oscars is for using color in a creative manner. So no widescreen now, no widescreen ever. Just enjoy.
Rating:
Summary: A landmark in film
Review: When I read a review bashing this film, I try to tell myself over and over again that it's all a matter of taste.But I just can't convince myself.No longer how I try, I cannot get how someone cannot like this movie.This film is so amazing for me, because it sculpted such unforgettable characters.Every single character gets their time to shine, and the dialogue is just maddeningly good. I don't need to go over this movie, I just think that this is a film everyone needs to see.People from all generations can fall in love with this movie. There's just something that draws you in.I suppose thats the reason people watch it to this day.
Rating: 
Summary: Why is there not a widescreen edition?
Review: I wonder if there is a particular reason this wasn't released in widescreen format. This film is so spectacular especially for it's cinematography. Why waste the money producing an edition that doesn't do the film justice? Five stars for the film, minus one for no widescreen.
Rating:
Summary: One of the best movies of all time
Review: Scarlett is so spoiled and Rhett is so pragmatic. Sigh... But he can make me swoon any day. Why Scarlett wants to chase after sissy ole Ashley anyway, I don;t know. When Rhett walks out on her, it breaks our hearts. Just a terrific, terrific film. Today, tomorrow and forever.
Rating:
Summary: The Best Movie That Has Ever Been Made
Review: I love Gone With The Wind.I think that it's the Best Picture Movie Ever.I like that movie has alot or Drama & Romance in it.That movie made me cry when Scarlett & Rhett's daughter Bonnie died.I'm glad that this movie won a Ammy Award.Viven Leigh,Clark Gable & Olivia De Havilland did a good job playing the charactars is Rhett Butler,Scarlett O'Hara & Melanie Hamilton.All 3 of them are like my favorite actors.
Rating:
Summary: Deserves Better Than This
Review: GWTW is one of my all time favorite movies hands down. So why only four stars instead of five? I agree 100% with the complaint of other reviewers that TNT's exceptional "Making Gone With The Wind" documentary was not included on the DVD as a special feature as well the equally fantastic TNT biographies about Vivien Leigh and Clark Gable. It is quite possible that just like they did with films such as Casabanca and Yankee Doodle Dandy, Warner Brothers will re-issue GWTW on DVD as a two disc special edition; perhaps next year to coincide with the 65th anniversary of the film's theatrical release. I for one will be keeping my fingers crossed.
Rating:
Summary: Fabulous Flick! Lousy DVD!
Review: One great mystery of modern show business is why this greatest of all movies has yet to receive the sumptuous DVD restoration and extras that you can find on "Casablanca" and "Yankee Doodle Dandy" and "Adventures of Robin Hood." Even a cheapie cult movie like "Carnival of Souls" has 3 discs! If ever a movie legend should be given the Deluxe 5 Star Treatment, then its the unforgettable GWTW! We've still got Olivia DeHavilland around who could give us fabulous stories about the making. There's also Evelyn Keyes and Ann Rutherford and a few others. But the years are passing and our few GWTW survivors won't be around forever. We should get their comments preserved now. Warner Brothers, are you reading this? I believe that you've somehow acquired the rights from Ted Turner. We GWTW Addicts are waiting--and we're getting impatient!
Rating:
Summary: Wonderful movie, but needs special edition
Review: I agree with dbphoenix, Gone With the Wind needs special treatment before I'll consider purchasing the DVD. The Making Of documentary is a classic example of how Hollywood movies get made, despite a number of production problems and creative disagreements. I would also like to see screen tests of all the principals. Audio commentary? Well, I'm not sure who could do that. I prefer the director to do the commentary, but both George Cukor and Victor Fleming are long gone.
Rating: 
Summary: Dramatic wartime love story, or miserable lives magnified?
Review: Why is it that most movie "classics" that are cheered and applauded today turn out to be incredibly lousy? I purchased Gone With The Wind on DVD for my mom nearly a year ago, but it wasn't until this September that we were able to sit down and watch it. And perhaps I've been spoiled by such epics as "Lord of the Rings" and "Spider-Man", but I simply did not find Gone with the Wind enjoyable at all. No, it wasn't simply because there wasn't epic battles or superhero combat, but because the story itself was not entertaining. THE PLOT: Scarlet O'Hara is a southern belle lady living in the lap of luxury with her mother, father, and two sisters on a plantation named Tara. She is the envy of all the ladies, and the desire of all the men. Yet she has her heart fixed on one specific individual, Ashley Wilkes. She is devastated to learn at a party that her Ashley has given his heart to another woman, Melanie. At the same party, famed philanderer and charmer Rhett Butler sees Scarlet and falls in love with her. Meantime, rumors of war are troubling the South. It is rumored that the Union Yankees are readying efforts of war against the South to free the slaves and defeat the Rebels. Celebration comes when it is confirmed that war is abound, and every man able rides to sign up. To get back at Ashley, Scarlet pledges marriage to a young man about to go into battle, but he later dies. Long story made short, they all fight a big war, lots of people killed. Ashley goes off to war, and leaves a pregnant wife in Scarlet's care. Scarlet must attempt to birth the baby in the midst of a huge battle. Rhett manages to come to her aid, but then deserts her to join the army, ashamed of his previous attitude of "only in it for the money" service for the South. Scarlet makes her way home to Tara, and finds her beloved home devastated by war. Her mother dead, her father half-crazy with grief, and the possessions stolen by the Yankees. The rest of the doggone tale is spent chronicling Scarlet's plucky and spirited attempts to save her house, and make true her pledge never to be hungry again, as well as her reckless lifestyle post-war. GOOD: Well, I know I SHOULD be able to find good in this movie, but I'm sorry! It's just that where I come from, we're used to having the main character or characters be GOOD. I can definitely say the acting is good, the music is good, and the scale on which this movie was made certainly reflects excellent quality. BAD: Scarlet is a self-centered idiot who doesn't care who she hurts as long as she gets her way. She callously marries a soldier who is killed in battle, and then despises her mourning clothes she must wear after that. She finally casts off her false mourning to dance with Rhett. She marries another man her sister was in love with, simply to get his money so she can pay off massive taxes on Tara. She stupidly clings to a love for Ashley despite his marriage to Melanie. Interestingly enough, when we are first introduced to Rhett Butler, he's a renown scoundrel, yet even his heart is saddened by the war, and moved by love. Yet Scarlet seems to obtain Rhett's attitude of "only in it for the money". Aside from the morally bankrupt characters, the movie over all is not a positive, upbeat film one might enjoy watching. Death, bloodshed, and violence pervade the film. Did all this stuff happen? Of course! Is it being reclusive and callous not to want to concentrate on all the evils that took place in the Civil War? I think not. THOUGHTS: There is something about this movie that seems to attract fans, despite being fraught with spiteful, cruel characters. Perhaps it is the massive scale on which the movie is shot. There is no question the cinematography is very well done. The music is gorgeous. The acting is commendable. The clothes are a reason often touted when I ask with genuine curiosity "WHY did you like this movie?" But I still must raise objections to good acting, music, and cinematography all surrounding a bunch of 1800's jerks. You decide. I personally was disappointed to recognize the actor playing Ashley Wilkes as the actor who had previously starred in an ancient TV serial of Sherlock Holmes. The man was perfect for the role, and carried it out brilliantly, so to see him as the sniveling Rebel soldier was almost sad for me. I've gotten my main point across, but being as this movie is a genuine classic, I don't doubt most of you will want to buy it. If you do, you'll probably prefer the DVD. *Note* The DVD contains hardly any extras: Theatrical trailer, and a few quizzes. I give this movie 2 out of 10 stars.
|
