The Temptations

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Summary: The Temptations
Review: I loved the movie and especially Christian Payton as Paul Williams,it made me want to know more about the Temps and Motown. Although I was too young to really enjoy the Temps when they were "stepping", my parents had them on all the time. This movie made me go and read the autobiography of Otis Williams, Mary Wilson and Berry Gordy's wife. I also called NBC and ordered the unedited version, now NBC will make you buy the Little Richard story, but you will get the unedited Temps movie. I suggest you go to the NBC website. I am watching the tapes,(yes, you get two) like I never saw it before because I have the scenes that were edited out....get the unedited video its worth it. Now if someone can tell me where I can get a copy of the Temps live on video, (not the 1983 version)or the Live at the Copa CD, I will love you forever!

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Summary: Hurt and Disappointed
Review: I loved the movie when it aired on televison, but I was SO hurt when I finally found the video. The video was CUT horribly. There were so many small details about David and others that were missing from this video. The movie was so great that it was a huge dissappointment to have ANY of it left on the editors floor.

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Summary: Adds 'Sunshine' to Anyone's 'Cloudy Day'!
Review: Never, NEVER have I considered myself to be a massive "Repeat Viewer" in the past. However, after discovering this video at my mom's house, I decided to borrow it and give it a watch. 7 weeks! That's how long it took for me to finally have the strength to give it back! I LOVED THIS FILM- Terrific characters, acting that could even jerk the tears from Mr.T, incredible songs, and addicting dancing! In short, this movie has it all and will make you an instant fan wheather yu're a fan or not. Without EVER owning an album by the Temps, I now have 8 CD's & counting after viewing the film- YOU WILL TOO-PROMISE! This film refreshingly brings to life everything fans could hope for- and educates 'virgins' on just how great of a group they were. I own the book "Temptations" by the group's founder Otis Williams and, sure, there may be a few differences between fact and fiction in some minor spots- but in no way are any MAJOR liberties taken to falsify the actual story. This is a film the whole family can sit & enjoy together, watching it over and over again with the same enthusiasm as the first time. Bravo to the entire cast & crew for turning one of the Greatest groups in the world into one of the most entertaining stories in a long time. WHERE CAN I FIND A COPY OF THE SOUNDTRACK! It once existed, but only for a very limited time. If anyone could offer ANY help (There's $$ involved if you can! ), PLEASE email me at [e-mail] BUY THIS VIDEO- and thank yourself for each time you'll be popping this (video) in the VCR!

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Summary: A great movie!
Review: This movie is simply fantastic. Leon does an awsome job as David Ruffin and the choeography is top notch. I understand that Leon and Christian Payton (Paul) did their own singing. This movie is highly accurate in its re-telling of the Temptations origins and the bumps they had on their way to fame. If anyone has a tape of the unedited version of the movie, please let me know! The edited version is good but there were some good scenes deleted. Maybe the video can be re-released unedited.

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Summary: The Temptations
Review: I believe this is the kind of movie you can sit down and watch with your family. It isn't like all these other movies with all that violence and foul language. I like the way Otis tell his story, he describes those thing he went through so well , I feel like I was there myself. All the characters fit the parts they played well (especially Christian Payton). I really enjoyed this movie alot and I think Otis tells his story well.

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Summary: "Had me riding high on cloud nine."
Review: I was very pleased with the story of these fellas. I saw it on television, and immediately decided to go out and purchase it. But, when I did I did'nt realize the I purchased an edited version. How can I get a copy of the origional version?

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Summary: even edited it's still EXCELLENT
Review: When the movie premiered on t.v., I was only able to tape the second half. I loved it and have watched this half over and over again. I bought the video thinking I would be seeing the whole movie. I blew my stack to see that scenes were cut out. I watched it again to make sure I wasn't seeing things. Don't get me wrong, this movie even edited is still EXCELLENT.

Here are just some of the scenes cut from the video: The scene where David and Tammy are at the picnic. The scene where Paul was singing at the party. The scene where Otis and his son visit Paul at his home to see how he was doing. The scene where Eddie visits David at his condo (where David offers Eddie his opinion among other things). And the scene where David visits Eddie performing at a night club and they both sing "You're my Everything" (I love that scene).

Worth every penny? Yes. You will not be disappointed. I would love a copy of the full t.v. version. I'm at: [e-mail]

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Summary: Want Uncut Version
Review: If anyone has the original copy of the Temptations T-V movie, please email me at [e-mail]

The edited version is excellent, but there is much more that I remember from T-V and would love to see again!

I recommend this movie to everyone!

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Summary: I Love This Movie! But Want the Uncut Version.
Review: This was truly one of the best movies I have ever seen. I stumbled upon it one Sunday night when it premiered and was hooked. I was not around during the height of their career, but was very familiar with their music. I am now a fan for life.

The lip synching, dancing, everything was so real. Terron Brooks (Eddie Kendricks) and Leon (David Ruffin) played their characters excellently! In fact, all of the characters were great!

I have watched this movie over and over again. You don't have to be a fan of the group or their music to find this movie entertaining.

But I would like to know why this movie was edited from the version that aired on T-V. If anyone has a copy of that version, please email me. I will gladly pay for a copy.

I highly recommend this movie for anyone! I loved it!

If you've seen it, my favorite line is Leon as David Ruffin telling "Otis" and "Melvin" why the group should be called David Ruffin and the Temptations... "ain't nobody comin' to see you Otis." I love the way he says that line.

Enjoy!

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Summary: Temptations Movie
Review: This is a good movie period! Nothing else needs to be said about it. My favorite character in this movie was David Ruffin (Leon). This character was played perfectly. All of these characters were played great so it doesn't really matter who I like. GET THIS MOVIE!