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Summary: Great fun!
Review: So deep and complex. I shudder just contemplating this movie's genius.
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Summary: Finally an Oscar to Henry Fonda!
Review: So many other actors got the (not so well deserved) Oscar before H. Fonda got it: why? I'll never understand it! At least he was not alone: P. Newman got it towards the end of his illustrious career, A.Pacino got it more than 20 years after the Godfather 1, and M.Scorsese never got it and probably never will! "On golden pond" is a very good movie which, perhaps, could have been a little better. But anyway, seing K. Hepburn, H. Fonda and J. Fonda act all together in a movie...could one wish more than that?
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Summary: Wonderful movie...but
Review: Such a wonderful movie package--beautiful music, locations, and acting--of a wonderful story. It could have been made even more special WITHOUT the profanity--GDs and BSs especially. Such language may be common place in the 80's but some people such as I prefer not to listen to it--especially in the presence of children.
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Summary: Wonderful movie...but
Review: Such a wonderful movie package--beautiful music, locations, and acting--of a wonderful story. It could have been made even more special WITHOUT the profanity--GDs and BSs especially. Such language may be common place in the 80's but some people such as I prefer not to listen to it--especially in the presence of children.
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Summary: Wonderful!
Review: The acting by Henry Fonda and Katherine Hepburn is amazing. To see the relationship between these two after all those years is encouragement for my relationship. I have owned this movie for probably 10 years and still cry every time I see it. Jane Fonda and Dabney Coleman are kind of side lights to the parents' relationship. Unfortunately Jane's performance is weak, but she has never been the calaber actress that her father was. I still remember seeing this movie for the first time and that was at least 15 years ago.
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Summary: Kate at her finest!
Review: The list of superlatives normally associated with great actors and their roles could not possibly do justice to Hepburn's performence in this film. I believe this to be Kate at her finest. Her interaction with Henry Fonda is precious. I viewed this movie when it was released and like all great films it gets better with age. Part of the film's charm is that viewers can identify with three generations as the years pass(I unfortunately am beginning to identify with Henry). Beautifully photographed, acted, and edited with an unusually appropriate soundtrack. This Is truly a masterpiece in filmmaking.
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Summary: One Of The True Classics.
Review: This film goes beyond description. A feel good movie.....a drama.....a comedy.......call it what you will, but nothing changes the fact that "On Golden Pond" is one of the graetest films of all time. It's undeniably hillarious, but at the same time it's terribly heartbreaking/heartwarming. The whole thing rolls out as nothing short of a work of art. Katherine Hepburn and Henry Fonda were never better, ESPECIALLY Henry Fonda. As Norman, he evokes the most laughs, the best scenes, and gives a truly magnificent performance. Both esteemed actors won worthy Oscars.The DVD is pretty good. The picture and sound quality aren't much better than a VHS copy, but it's satisfactory. The making-of documentary is great, and very involving. But, hey, it's pretty good for an Artisan non-special edition release! Buy it now....you won't regret it! P.S. I'm not really Chris; I'm his friend, Erik Morton, and have a large collection of reviews myself.
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Summary: One Of The True Classics.
Review: This film goes beyond description. A feel good movie.....a drama.....a comedy.......call it what you will, but nothing changes the fact that "On Golden Pond" is one of the graetest films of all time. It's undeniably hillarious, but at the same time it's terribly heartbreaking/heartwarming. The whole thing rolls out as nothing short of a work of art. Katherine Hepburn and Henry Fonda were never better, ESPECIALLY Henry Fonda. As Norman, he evokes the most laughs, the best scenes, and gives a truly magnificent performance. Both esteemed actors won worthy Oscars. The DVD is pretty good. The picture and sound quality aren't much better than a VHS copy, but it's satisfactory. The making-of documentary is great, and very involving. But, hey, it's pretty good for an Artisan non-special edition release! Buy it now....you won't regret it! P.S. I'm not really Chris; I'm his friend, Erik Morton, and have a large collection of reviews myself.
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Summary: This is a great film and I am no Fonda fan
Review: This is a tremendous film. Katherine Hepburn is awesome. The struggle between father and daughter is touching, true, and heart tugging. Nice pacing, characterization, scenery and story. Just an all-around classic film.
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Summary: Even the loons deserve an Oscar
Review: This is one fantastic movie. Henry Fonda provided his best in his final movie. The story centers around Norman Thayer's estranged daughter (Played by real life daughter Jane Fonda) who visits her parents at their summer home on Golden Pond. She brings along her Fiance' and his son. The daughter and the boys father leave for Europe, leaving the boy with the older couple. The freinship that developes between the boy and Norman Thayer is teriffic. In an age where movies treat elderly people with contempt, it is good to see that older people can be treated with dignity and respect. Older people tell some fantastic stories (some of them are even true). The friendship developes over Norman and the boy's attempt to catch the fiendish catfish known as Walter. When there is an accident Norman is thrown from the boat. He then clings to a rock calling for his daughter. This especially sd because if you see this movie their relationship is not exactly close. Of course, the boy and Norman are rescued. The daughter and the boys father return from Europe married. At the very end of the movie norman and his daughter begin to patch up their relationship. This movie is a possitive exzmple of frienship and trust. The boy was rejected by his mother and has to live with his father (Who does love the boy). But because of his mother's rejection he has a lot of anger and resentment. It takes him a while to trust Norman. The entire cast gave a stellar performance. Even the loons deserve an Oscar!
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