The Temptations

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Summary: Wow, what a movie!!!!
Review: This movie is one of my favorites! All of the actors (The Temptations) should receive an award. I watch the movie everyday. I was very,very impressed with the movie and I am a TEMPTATIONS FAN FOR LIFE!!!! KUDOS to the actors...... by the way, are the actors really singing some of the tracks? If so, talking about truly talented!!!(especially Christian Payton)

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Summary: Two thumbs up for Leon and Christian Payton!!
Review: Oh my!!! This movie is a great review of the Temptations Legacy! I have to say, though, the television version (the longer version) captures some great and dramatic footage that the video doesn't. Take, for instance, when they were having the party at "Mama Rose's" house, and Paul started singing the song "For Once In My Life" while sloshy drunk. That scene was so dramatic and tear-jerking because even though I'm only 23 years old, I saw the Temptations with the Supremes on TCB and Paul tore that song up! His voice was so great on that show, y'all!! When he sang at the party, it was heart-breaking and tragic. You felt the stress and sorrow in his voice!! Anyway, the movie is fabulous. The actors really portray the Temptations well!!! Leon - the one who played David Ruffin - was exact and to the point. And some people don't know this, but on some of the songs, it was Leon's real voice! Songs like "Shout," and "Beauty's Only Skin Deep." Leon can sing, but I guess he prefers acting. All of the actors portrayed their characters well, but I have to give it to Leon and Christian Payton. Their portrayals of David Ruffin and Paul Williams were to a T. My being a singer myself, I would love to meet Christian Payton and sing a song with him. His voice is real good, and sounded so much like Paul's voice. Hopefully, the TV version will aire again, so we can see the WHOLE movie! Also, hopefully soon, Suzanne DePasse will come out with a movie on the Supremes. So many people are wondering about that. You know, the woman sitting by Melvin Franklin on the second Motor Town Review (from the movie) sipping on a drink while the song "Heatwave" was playing would be a good candidate for the character of Florence Ballard for the Supremes movie. She looks so much like her! Or Faith Evans could play Flo also... Anyway, back to the Temptations. Buy the video! It is worth it. It will mak you laugh, it will make you cry, it will make you sing and rejoice, it will make you go out and buy albums from the Temptations! Two thumbs up and five stars for all of the actors, but mainly for Leon and Christian Payton. Because of the movie, Christian might land a record deal! Well, see you all and be blessed on today! Noah Imanu Brown [e-mail]

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Summary: I love the songs!
Review: This was a great complilation of the life of all of the temptations. The songs in the movie was a way to show the younger generation the way music was and how it started before all of the other music genres.

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Summary: A taste of honey is worst than none at all. More,More,More!
Review: The story simply did not include enough detail, without such, the intriguing and dynamic rise of all and fall of some of its members cannot be justifiably told, in my opinion! A true story of the Temps would have to be told objectively, and within the time-frame of a Lonesome Dove epic! People love the Temptations, and that (I would summize) is why no one wants to say anything that might be construed as negative. Neither do I. It didn't have enough intimacy (e.g., "Cooley High") that made you endure to the characters- even without knowing who they were. I must be true to my critical analysis of a group I have followed from the beginning. As many have mentioned, the star of the show was, in fact, Leon- who resembled Ruffin without trying and did a superb act. The actor who played Eddie was also good in capturing the sly mannerism of a Kendrick(s). In my opinion, the actor who played Melvin acted well, but not as Melvin Franklin. And, I had to keep reminding myself that it was Otis' character. Same for Paul. Dennis was okay, but his height towered over the rest. I stand waiting for that epic portrayal.

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Summary: This movie is simply tempting!!!
Review: I've watched this movie so many times and it just gets better and better each time I watch it. The portrayals are excellent. It will make you laugh, cry and cheer. It has quickly become one of my favorite movies. I haven't seen a biographical movie so well acted. You won't be disappointed if you purchase this movie.

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Summary: Outstanding, you'll want to watch it over and over again!
Review: The movie simply put was outstanding. The acting was wonderful as was the dancing. The actors did a wonderful job of portraying the Temps, especially Leon as David Ruffin. Leon was, as usual fantastic. I was also impressed with Chris Payton's potrayal of Paul Williams. Get the movie and you will not be dissapointed and you'll refuse to let it go!!

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Summary: I think this movie is the best protrayal of a true story
Review: I was so moved by this movie. I watch it every chance I get. The lip singing is outstanding! I think Leon especially, should recieve an academy award for his betrayal of his character. They were all very good in thier roles and I hope because of that, they get many more chances to act.

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Summary: Superb!
Review: This may just be the best TV-movie ever, and is far superior to most theatrical releases of the past several years. Based upon the book by founding member Otis Williams, this film chronicles the often turbulent history of the finest R&B group of all time. The entire cast is excellent, and Leon's portrayal of David Ruffin is particularly noteworthy. It is rare to encounter such a fine combination of casting, scripting and direction in any one film. If this one doesn't sweep the Emmys, it will be a monumental injustice. A masterpiece!

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Summary: Simply Fabulous
Review: Being a Temptations fanatic since I first saw them on the Ed Sullivan Show in the 60's, I have been waiting for something like this for years. At times, during the movie I thought Leon was David Ruffin. Not too many people know what Otis went through keeping his group together. For those people I say, read his book "Temptations", and all of your questions will be answered. The book tells much more than the movie could show. I loved every minute of it. I still skim through my favorite chapters frequently.

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Summary: Great collectors item!
Review: I rented this video over the weekend and was truly moved by not only the story but the music as well. I saw it originally when it was broadcast on network TV, but it is so much better to view without the commercial interuptions. The acting was excellant. There were so many things that happened to this group that many fans never knew about and that makes this movie a learning experience, too! I think it is also a great movie for kids to watch because of the lessons learned from what sucess can bring. Not everything is a bed of roses. Buy this video and watch it over and over again, I know I will. You won't be able to stop dancing!