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Summary: My favorite movie
Review: I knew this film was going good from all the reviews I had heard. It looked like just another love story with a happy ending but it was way differnt.It was like nothing I had ever seen before.Two of one of the most best carecter's were in it.It was wi=onderfully filmed and the setting was unbelivable.Its not just another love story its about a bizzar forgotten silent movie star who wants to have a comback, and a writer who needs a good idea and desperatly needs money.It is my favorite film because of the time it took place and how different it was from all the other films that were made then.Gloria Swanson was the best part of the film.the best part of the film was Gloria Swanson.I have never seen a better performance from a woman ever.I hily recomed seeing it, you will love this film. e mail me at violentT14@aol.com
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Summary: Why it won't ever be dated.
Review: Some reviewers wonder why this old picture about an old actress of the old silent movies is not dated. There are 3 good reasons for that: 1 - It's stupid to say which is the best movie ever made but I'll say it anyway - Sunset Boulevard IS the best film ever made. To say this helps explaining why it's not dated is something of an understatement. 2 - Sunset Boulevard is not about Gloria Swanson/ Norma Desmond - it's about getting old, it's about love, it's about loneliness, it's about people. Sure the main character is an old actress; but it could be a lawyer, a writer, a waitress, a lorry driver. It could even be you or me. That's another reason why it's not dated - now or ever! 3 - Nobody ever quotes what, for me, is the best line in the movie: "You see, M'ssieur, I was Madame's first husband". Remember who says, when he says it, why he says it and how he says it? If you don't, play it again. It's allright if you cry; only "those wonderful people in the dark" will ever see you do it...
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Summary: Dark and Addictive--Melodrama at its best!
Review: Simply put, this is the greatest movie ever. And Gloria Swanson gave the greatest film performance in thie movie. You forget your Bette Davises, your "All About Eve"s, your "Titanic"s, your Katharine Hepburns, your Jack Nicholsons, and your "Citizen Kane"s. This--Hollywood will never produce anything better. A striking film, visually, emotionally, and in every sense, this is a dark, bitter, darkly comical study of what happens when a faded star (who was a bit out of touch with reality to begin with) clings a little too tightly to her gone days of fame. Gloria Swanson gives a phenomenally powerful, over-the-top performance as Norma Desmond, histrionic ex-silent film star. Bill Holden is fine as the down-and-out screenwriter from Dayton, Ohio, that accidentally gets mixed up with her. Max von Stroheim is magnificently creepy as Norma's devoted butler, and Nancy Olson is heartbreaking as the one innocent with no idea of the trouble that surrounds her. Every frame is perfectly filmed, every image marverlously conveyed, every line wonderfully spouted. Nothing is wrong or out of place. And practically every line is a classic. Most remember the last line of the film's insane conclusion: Norma, finally completely descended into madness, sweeping dramatically down the grand staircase as cops, reporters, and even Hedda Hopper look on; the music swells to a deafening height, and Norma--with that deranged look in her eyes--breathes, "I'm ready for my closeup..." But the best line of all, and the line that symbolizes everything that stands for the golden days of Hollywood, is spoken when Joe recognizes Norma and makes the mistake of saying, "You used to be big." She eyes him bitterly, raises her chin, looks down her nose at him and cries, "I AM big! It's the PICTURES that got smaller!" If you have to choose a movie to see one day, and can only choose one, don't let the opportunity go by. See this.
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Summary: Fascinating and Extremely Entertaining!
Review: This biting dark comedy is an example of Hollywood at it's best. Gloria Swanson delivers a powerhouse performance of gothic creepiness as aging silent-screen star Norma Desmond, ironically Swanson was big in silent films herself. William Holden also delivers a classic performance as Joe Gillis, a writer-gigolo that parks his car in the wrong house. Eric von Stroheim, silent film director of such classics as 'Greed', plays Max the Butler, Norma Desmonds greatest fan. A work of art by Billy Wilder, and probably his greatest movie. An extremely clever and witty screenplay creates fascinating characters and fills the movie with inside Hollywood jokes. One of the All Time Greats. Extras: spot Buster Keaton playing bridge. From a scale of 1-10 I give this film a 10!
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Summary: "It's the Pictures that Got Small!"
Review: One of the great film lines (and this film has a lot of them) is delivered with stunning bravado by Gloria Swanson in the preeminant movie about Hollywood. The marvelous Miss Swanson is equally supported by William Holden's gigolo and Erich von Stroheim brilliant performance as servant Max. Billy Wilder, one of the best to ever sit in the director's chair, has crafted a flawless film. The black and white cinematography reminds us that many of the greats to ever grace the silver screen are behind us. Like Davis, Crawford, Gable, Leigh, Wayne, there will never be another Swanson or Holden. For all those who may be thinking of remaking this one, I hope that they reconsider. There is only one "Mona Lisa!"
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Summary: A DIAMOND
Review: "Sunset Boulevard" is gothic, humorous and heart breaking. Ever want to go back to a favorite time in your life with the people that were a part of it and now long gone? Watch the scene when Norma Desmond returns to the Paramount lot, where she encounters the Demille unit presumably shooting "Samson and Delilah." It has a nostalgic, haunting dream like quality that captures such a moment. The film has one of the great endings of all time, absolutely chilling. William Holden hits the right note as the embittered, sardonic script writer. It's interesting to see a relaxed Jack Webb, shorn of his wooden Sgt. Joe Friday demeanor, as Holden's buddy Artie. If you want something original and fantastic, get this film.
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Summary: DIGITALLY REMASTERED AND READY FOR ITS CLOSE-UP
Review: This film was William Holdens first big hit. It marked the great Gloria Swanson's triumphant return,(NOT COME-BACK!) Brilliantly acted, this film tells the story of a movie writer, Joe Grillis, and a crazed silent movie star, Norma Desmond. From the view of the body floating in the pool to Gloria Swanson's famous closing line, "Alright Mr. DeMille, I ready for my close-up!" this film will keep you enthralled. With a bit of sly humor and a marvelous script, Sunset Boulevard is a must see.It inspired the Andrew Lloyd Webber play of the same name. The American Film Institute ranked this film the 12 best film ever made. Once you see it, you'll know why. Now that its digitally remastered, SUNSET BOULEVARD is ready for its close-up!
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Summary: An Oldie But A Classic!
Review: Sunset Boulavard has to be one of my all time favorite movies. Gloria Swanson plays the amazing role of Norma Desmond, a silent film actress trying to make her come back onto the screen when she meets a struggling screen writer named Joe Gillis (William Holdman) to help her compleate her own script. Yes, it is in black and white, but this is definetly a movie for movie lovers to see. It's a mystery, thriller, and love story all in one!
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Summary: The pictures did indeed get small.
Review: Having just seen this incredible film again, after countless previous viewings, I heartily concur with Norma Desmond's line "it's the pictures that got smaller." This classic film almost defies categorization - it has moments of horror, sublime beauty, lust, love - and one more quality that is often overlooked, compassion. The scene with Norma attempting suicide on New Year's Eve, lying on her bed, pitifully sobbing in the bandaged aftermath, and Joe (William Holden) displaying somewhat distant concern, standing across the room from her, becomes one of the most beautiful things I have ever seen, as Joe is overcome with human compassion for her, and gives her a little happiness. A stupendous film.
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Summary: CAN I GIVE IT 10 STARS?
Review: This is a great film. Now I could stop there but those of you who haven't seen it wouldn't know why. Norma represents the film's evil, Joe is her pawn, who eventually falls under her spell and feels compelled and connected to her. Max is by far the films most interesting character. He not only aids Norma's fantasies, he remains with her to her suffering end. NOTE: #12 on AFI's Top 100 Films of All time
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