The Evening Star

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Summary: 'Star' Doesn't Shine Bright Enough
Review: As a big fan of the 1983 film "Terms Of Endearment", I was really looking forward to this sequel. I was happy and disappointed both. This film, set 13 years after the original, finds feisty Texan Aurora Greenway(Shirley MacLaine)raising her three grandkids. One is in jail, one has a bratty kid of his own and a rather unfriendly girlfriend, and the other is a wild, out of control sort played by Juliette Lewis. Once again, MacLaine showcases incredible talent and wit in her role that originally won her the Oscar. Jack Nicholson shows up briefly, reprising his classic role. Sadly, Nicholson only has a small cameo. His brief appearence was a reminder of the great original. He makes the most of his few minutes onscreen. Marion Ross(Mrs. Cunningham on "Happy Days"), is Rosie, Aurora's housekeeper. The filmmakers knew the original had this great emotional impact. They try way, way too hard on this one to create that same feeling. They overdo it to the point where it almost has no feeling. Only one of the emotional scenes, at the end, has real depth and sadness to it. The dialogue is intelligent, and, at times, quite funny. Miranda Richardson, Bill Paxton, Ben Johnson, Scott Wolfe, and Mackenzie Astin(From "Facts Of Life" fame)co-star. The movie was written and directed by Robert Harling. He wrote "Steel Magnolias". If you want a different interpretation, then read the novel by Larry McMurtry. It's very different from the movie. Solid follow up, but could've been so much better.

Rating:
Summary: 'Star' Doesn't Shine Bright Enough
Review: As a big fan of the 1983 film "Terms Of Endearment", I was really looking forward to this sequel. I was happy and disappointed both. This film, set 13 years after the original, finds feisty Texan Aurora Greenway(Shirley MacLaine)raising her three grandkids. One is in jail, one has a bratty kid of his own and a rather unfriendly girlfriend, and the other is a wild, out of control sort played by Juliette Lewis. Once again, MacLaine showcases incredible talent and wit in her role that originally won her the Oscar. Jack Nicholson shows up briefly, reprising his classic role. Sadly, Nicholson only has a small cameo. His brief appearence was a reminder of the great original. He makes the most of his few minutes onscreen. Marion Ross(Mrs. Cunningham on "Happy Days"), is Rosie, Aurora's housekeeper. The filmmakers knew the original had this great emotional impact. They try way, way too hard on this one to create that same feeling. They overdo it to the point where it almost has no feeling. Only one of the emotional scenes, at the end, has real depth and sadness to it. The dialogue is intelligent, and, at times, quite funny. Miranda Richardson, Bill Paxton, Ben Johnson, Scott Wolfe, and Mackenzie Astin(From "Facts Of Life" fame)co-star. The movie was written and directed by Robert Harling. He wrote "Steel Magnolias". If you want a different interpretation, then read the novel by Larry McMurtry. It's very different from the movie. Solid follow up, but could've been so much better.

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Summary: A Rare Sequel That Betters its Predecessor
Review: Despite the loss of Debra Winger and partial loss of Jack Nicholson (don't believe the trailers, folks, he's only in it for about ten minutes!), Shirley MacLaine manages to carry the film with solid support from Miranda Richardson (who turns Patsy into a comedy role and does it very well) and Bill Paxton. This film is if anything even sadder than the first, with the sadness being a little relentless towards the end. As the film requires several characters to age, the Senile Old Git make-up is employed on Shirley MacLaine rather heavily, and is a little over-done on all concerned. However the screenplay is fuller than Terms Of Endearment as it concentrates on just one character. The title sequence is wonderful, being composed of still pictures against the backdrop of well-matched opening theme, and some scenes (driving a car along the beach) are filmed very well.

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Summary: In a Word: Awful
Review: Eegads...what a tragedy! Avoid this mistake and mess of a movie. This is as poor as "Terms of Endearment" was good.

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Summary: Heartmoving!
Review: Everytime I watch this witty, funny, sad, tearful movie, I both laugh and cry. The acting is wonderful. Shirley Macclaine is a very lovable character along with the rest of the cast. Great movie! Never get tired of re-watching.

Rating:
Summary: Heartmoving!
Review: Everytime I watch this witty, funny, sad, tearful movie, I both laugh and cry. The acting is wonderful. Shirley Macclaine is a very lovable character along with the rest of the cast. Great movie! Never get tired of re-watching.

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Summary: I loved this movie!
Review: I couldn't belive when I saw that people didn't like this movie. I loved it. I have seen it many times and plan to buy it so I can see it many more!

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Summary: I love this movie... it is a very sensitive, personal story.
Review: I love this movie because it is a sensitive movie. Shirley MacLaine's sensitive and insightful portrayal of aging is not stereotypical, and yet is something so identifiable... very personal and loving.

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Summary: Great movie!!!
Review: I love this movie! A perfect stand-on-its-own sequel to TEARMS OF ENDEARMENT. This is one video I can watch over and over.

Rating:
Summary: WITTY AND EMOTIONAL
Review: I really took a while to get into the film, but Shirley MacLaine's part made it for me. Her honest approach to all she met, couldn't help win her votes. She was a grandmother keeping her family together as best she could, yet when it all fell apart she still left the door of approach open for them all. You can relate to many in the film, if you are young and impetuous or older and denying your age or honestly facing it. A good film in my opinion.
A BIG REQUEST ......... my video cut out at the moment when Shirley is being driven in the back of "Bill Paxton's" (Jack Nicholson) car casting Rosie's ashes to the wind along the beach.
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE CAN ANYONE TELL ME THE ENDING????????

Waiting for a reply in anticipation
JOSE HARRIS