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Summary: THE REAL WORLD
Review: I watched this film quite some time ago, when it first came out on video. And I looooooooved it. The actors are no bomb shells, but real people living real lives, juggling problems a lot of people are dealing with these days. The movie is funny (think about Shirley and Jack going for a ride in his Corvette... or Debra giving her flame a photo to remember her by - showing her pregnant and not made up at all...), sad ("cancer" says it all...). Sure, the characters are somewhat overdrawn, but that's what it takes to get the audience going. Like I stated before - I loved the movie and still consider it one of the best films I have ever seen. Watch it and make up your own mind. Don't be turned off when other reviews describe Debra as being so slobby, they were happy to see her die... She wasn't meant to look like a barbie doll and I am glad, she didn't. Judge for yourself!
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Summary: Highly overrated.
Review: Never having seen this supposedly great film, I rented it the other day. It's not a bad film, but it's not a very good one, either. Very slow-moving, with only Jack N. to liven up the proceedings. Debra Winger's character was so annoying i was glad when she finally croaked. Shirley McLaine was OK, but not deserving of a Best Actress award. And Best Picture? I don't think so. Rent if you want, but prepare to be disappointed. By the way, it's not nearly as sad as everyone says it is.
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Summary: Definitely a Tearjerker
Review: This is a great movie. Similar experience went on in my family which made this a very memorable movie. I was 10 when I saw this movie and still remember what effects I had watching this film. Jack Nicholson and Shirley MacLaine were great. Makes you think about not taking life for granted.
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Summary: Its' Sad, But It's Good!
Review: This film deals with the subject matter normally associated with mini series. Three generations of a family in times of happiness and sadness. Despite this, and despite its length, it is entertaining and attention-holding throughout. Shirley MacLaine gives a wonderful performance of a frosty divorcee/widow (it's never made quite clear) who thaws on meeting the charming neighbour Jack Nicholson. Jack plays his usual character, but as always, he does it so well that you forgive him for it. Shirley wears some truly hideous frocks and has some appalling hairstyles, but her smile manages to shine through all of this towards the end of the film. The strong ensemble cast is completed by Debra Winger and Jeff Daniels who play their parts to perfection, but these are not as detailed as MacLaine's Aurora, and maybe the film would have benefited from concentrating on one character. Having said that, the cutting between mother and daughter enables the film-makers to show us both sides of their relationship. The cryptic title keeps you thinking throughout the film, but the music occasionally stops you thinking and is over the top in places. You should be warned that this is an especially sad film, so don't watch it if you get too upset by this sort of thing.
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Summary: a great mother-daughter movie
Review: Whenever I watch this movie, I think that the characters are actually a reflection of real mother-daughter relationships.
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Summary: One of the all-time greats!
Review: This movie is widely disparaged as one of the less-worthy Best Picture winners, yet it is so great. Comparing "Terms" with flicks like "English Patient" or "American Beauty" is an insult. "Terms" feels like life, unlike "American Beauty," which featured no characters I recognize in reality. I first saw this movie when I was 19 years old, and I wondered if it could still affect me emotionally after many years and several viewings. The answer is "YES!" Although it is manipulative, it is the rare movie that evokes both laughter and tears. The supposed "tear-jerkers" of recent years have been, without exception, terribly lame. Do yourself a favor and see this (again) whenever you're in the mood for a cry.
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Summary: One of the most moving films I have seen.
Review: I loved this movie. It takes you through so many emotions. I can say without hesitation that it is one of the best films I have seen and without a dought deserved the best picture statue. The DVD shows a sharp clear picture.
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Summary: Tear Jerker
Review: I have seen this movie so many times and no matter if it was the 5th or 10th time viewing it I always cry. This is an all in one movie, funny, maddening, sad, touching. I can't imagine anyone not liking it, unless your a man. Having someone close to me die of cancer made it all the more real and heartbreaking. The relationship between mother and daughter is so real. This movie is a must if you want a good cry and laugh!
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Summary: DVD Special features lacking
Review: I loved this movie from my first viewing in its original release. So when it became available on DVD I immediately ordered it with the hope of obtaining insight. However, director Brooks and his cohorts running commentary leave much to be desired. One gets the impression from their babbling that they haven't seen the flick in fifteen years plus. Compared to the excellence of director Chris Columbus commentary on Mrs. Doubfire, Terms is sorely lacking. I am disappointed.
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Summary: Corny, manipulative, and MARVELOUS!
Review: I loved Terms the first time I saw it in a theatre, and still love it today - I've watched it over and over through the years. I first met Emma and Flap in Larry McMurty's extremely long novel, "Moving On" and was pleased to learn more about these two interesting characters. Everyone knows the plot, the superb performances all round, the tragic ending. I wanted to call attention to two scenes, one being the most heart-warming love scene I've ever seen, and the other, the last few moments.When the usually overdone, perfect Aurora walks into the Nebraska motel after being with Emma, Aurora with her black roots capping her blond hair, make-up shot, shlepping along, and you hear Jack Nicholson (Garrett) say, "Aurora!", she looks up the motel stairs and there he stands, the cad, his tummy barely diguised by his black sweater, with his face full of love and compassion, and they meet on the stairs, they embrace, Aurora's nose is running, and she says "And who thought you'd turn out to be a nice guy?" Of course, the theme music adds its special magic, and corny, yeah - and I JUST LOVE IT. And then, just before THE END, the scene between Garrett and Emma's oldest, troubled son dressed in his church suit. I used to have that scene memorized word for word - I thought it just perfect. As I've worn out a Beta tape and a VHS tape, maybe I'll invest in a DVD. This film just touches every emotion.
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