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Summary: The absolute best "Tear Jerker"
Review: My husband and I watch this movie every time it comes on television. He is always calling me a "big Baby" because I cry when I watch a good drama. Well, whenever we watch this movie, we have to have a couple of boxes of tissue. He is then the "Big Baby." I will be glad when they do put it on DVD, because I would like to give it to him as a gift for either Xmas (2002) or his birthday (Oct 2002). This would sell millions. Time is of the essence.
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Summary: Imitation of Life
Review: ... Lana Turner does a hellava acting job and Annie I feel like thats my aunty we usually watch this around xmas time and if ya cryer like i am this will mos def have ya eyes red and pufffy!!!! I need this on dvd hurry up......
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Summary: IMITATION OF LIFE
Review: ONE OF THE MOST HEART FELT, TEAR JERKING MOVIES OF ALL TIME.
VERY MOVING! A MOVIE THAT ALL MOTHERS AND DAUGHTERS SHOULD SEE.
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Summary: Great Job
Review: I must applaud the concept of the movie, but it doesn't really work to integrate the different scenes together. Very short film,and adored by both young and old. Just a warning-
*Deals with racial issues*
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Summary: Imitation of Life Review
Review: I thought that this was a powerful statement to make back in the 50's. It still has a great message 50 years later. It is a shame that after all this time that we are still going through racial injustice, and that not much has changed. I hope can learn from our past.
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Summary: For all of those in denial of their heritage.
Review: This film was extraordinary. Juanita Moore's role of a black mother raising her half white daughter who was in total denial of her heritage made the movie more than touching.The mere fact that Juanita Moore's character desired nothing but the best for her daughter and was taken by having a beautiful funeral. In her words " The day you get married and the day you die are two of the biggest events in a person's life ..." and something to the effect that she wanted her funeral to be the biggest and grandest of them all. I highly recommend this film. a NOTE FOR LENEKER WHO PROVIDED A REVIEW OF THIS MOVIE: The next time you write a review involving black characters in a film, remember the word "NEGRO" is unacceptable.
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Summary: A Mother's Love Pushed Away By Confused Daughter
Review: "Imitation of Life" is the bitter sweet story of a black maid struggling with her light skin daughter who wanted to pass as white. The story begins in post WWII NYC when Lana Turner (in the role of a struggling actress) hires the maid to work for and live with Turner and her then 7 year old daughter (same age as the maid's little girl). Times are tough at first, but the 4-some gets on fine. Only little Sarah Jane (the maid's daughter) has constant trouble accepting her color. -- The story spans about 15 years and shows various instances where the loving black maid is humiliated by her daughter who in the end disowns her mother. The ending is the ultimate heartbreaker; the film deserves 5 stars for that alone! -- This is the 2nd Hollywood treatment of "The Aunt Jemima Story". The first version (1934) with Claudette Colbert has better acting, but is not quite as sentimental as the Technicolor Lana Turner film. The latter also has a memorable title song by Earl Grant (who usually plays the organ in his recordings, but here he sings). I could watch this movie anytime, for no reason at all...it's the best in its class! -- This film is the ultimate in Hollywood tear-jerkers, and one of my favorite movies ever. -- Lana Turner was not exactly "Oscar-material", but neither was Marilyn Monroe--still they both captured an audience with their presence like few other actresses ever did. Nothing but pure "Hollywood Candy" here! *****
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Summary: Best weepy ever
Review: The version of Imitation of life, produced by Ross Hunter, is the best weepy EVER made. From beginning to end one has a lump in the throat. The female cast in particular are excellent, the standout's being Juanita Moore and Susan Kohner, both of whom give very moving and heartbreaking performace's and both richly deserving their Oscar nomination's. I would like to see this film released onto DVD (in widescreen). PLEASE...
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Summary: Classic potential that becomes Hollywood formula
Review: Sadly two of the main characters in this movie are nothing more than cardboard. Sandra Dee gets the worst of but Juanita Moore does not fare much better. Lora Meredith is woman who knows what she wants. Success, fame, fortune, and the good life for her daughter, Susie. Annie Johnson is a woman of much practicality combined with simpler dreams. A home for her child and spectacular funeral. Annie knows that the road for black people in her world is harsh. She asks, "how do I raise my child to be hurt?" These are questions that cannot be answered then or now easily, however she is willing to endure the lot that has been given to her with a great deal of stoicism. The same cannot be said of Annie's daughter, Sara Jane, she has been marked for a much crueler fate. Sara Jane has skin so light that she is routinely mistaken for white. Unlike her mother she not only sees how the other half-lives, she often lives it too. Each time Sara Jane manages to 'pass' her mother inevitably shows up to set the record straight and make sure that everyone knows her daughter is really a Negro. It is not surprising the reaction that Sara Jane has to this interference. This is really the only story than can resonate with contemporary viewers. Lana Turner IS able to realize her dream of fame and fortune, but at the price of knowing her family. She sends her daughter to the best schools, and always buys her the nicest things. Both she and her child are unfailingly polite to the Johnsons and of course the daughters grow up like sisters (except for that whole best schools and nicest things part). While they do not tolerate any racism, I never fail to notice that both the Johnsons always refer to any of the white characters as "Miss Susie" or "Ms Lora". I think that this is the first time I have ever said "the book was better" without reading the book.
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Summary: Imitation of Life
Review: I know most remakes of movies aren't good. There are some that break even with the orginal but this one is an excepiton to the rule. It is way better than the orginal. I highly sugguest this movie. Two thumbs up :-)
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