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Summary: Straight to basic cable
Review: I saw STRAIGHT TALK on a basic cable station, which is probably where this film played its second week of release. There ought to be a documentary about the making of STRAIGHT TALK, just so we could find out how first-rate talent such as Dolly Parton and James Woods wound up in this snoozer. That would be a lot more interesting.
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Summary: Never wear high heels on a soggy lawn.
Review: I say this movie with Dolly really does give some home spunned advise. If you think "Straight Talk" is good, take it home. If you want some advise for someone show them the movie, you never know what might be "On the air" for them.
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Summary: Excellent movie, but DRAB DVD package :(
Review: If you've seen Straight Talk, you're no doubt a fan. This light-hearted movie is such a pick-me-up! I just love finding a movie I can watch several times and still laugh out loud!! I just love the scene where she loses her $20 bill on the bridge and James Woods comes to the "rescue"! The soundtrack is even good with songs written and performed by Dolly. The DVD falls short though. No extras, no inner liner notes and it's ONLY available in full screen - YUCK!! Hollywood Pictures Home Entertainment should be ashamed of themselves for putting out such a poor product. Maybe this film wasn't a total blockbuster, but it sure deserved a better presentation than what it got. Movie *****
DVD **
Overall ****
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Summary: Excellent movie, but DRAB DVD package :(
Review: If you've seen Straight Talk, you're no doubt a fan. This light-hearted movie is such a pick-me-up! I just love finding a movie I can watch several times and still laugh out loud!! I just love the scene where she loses her $20 bill on the bridge and James Woods comes to the "rescue"! The soundtrack is even good with songs written and performed by Dolly. The DVD falls short though. No extras, no inner liner notes and it's ONLY available in full screen - YUCK!! Hollywood Pictures Home Entertainment should be ashamed of themselves for putting out such a poor product. Maybe this film wasn't a total blockbuster, but it sure deserved a better presentation than what it got. Movie *****
DVD **
Overall ****
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Summary: Feel Good Movie
Review: Not a complex story line, but its not too cookie cutter either. The features of the DVD aren't ellaborate, just play and scene selections. I recomend it for a few hours of entertainment with the wife or long time girlfriend.
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Summary: Feel Good Movie
Review: Not a complex story line, but its not too cookie cutter either. The features of the DVD aren't ellaborate, just play and scene selections. I recomend it for a few hours of entertainment with the wife or long time girlfriend.
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Summary: Straight nonsense!
Review: Not Dolly's best and definitely not James Woods' best, who obviously needed some extra cash at the time. The pairing of Dolly and Woods makes no sense - it's hard enough to believe that they simultaneously act - but in the same movie? Also not to sound perverted but Dolly's characters are always the same - the cocky, wisecracking, yet down home and innocent cowgirl played out long ago. Straight Talk, unfortunately offers little laughs.
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Summary: Like a one-legged man in a butt kicking contest!!!!
Review: Once again Dolly was great! A once in a life time comedy that everyone should see!
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Summary: Likeable, light romantic comedy, not stars' best work
Review: The somewhat schmaltzy formula used to concoct this film makes for a very light story that is funny in a family-cute way. The predictability for me is well summed by the self-indulgent irony the creative staff displays in things like naming the reporter "Jack Russell" like the terrier. I enjoy the film and came to Amazon looking to order a copy because it is a nice all-family entertainment piece, though in story and characterizations are unsatisfying, as they flatten James Woods' natural charisma and fail to elicit the endearingly sincere and uncontrived quality Dolly Parton demonstrates in Steel Magnolias. She can act, but this role might have been better served by an actress who was, and was openly perceived as, stretching into the role of Shirley -- while Jack Russell, given Woods' casting, would have benefitted from a little more spotlight and a much longer leash.
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Summary: "Good Movie"
Review: This is a good movie, and it shows that little people can make it in big cities...Recommended
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