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Just Me and You (1978)
"Wedge It In It's Lock!!!!!!!!!"
Touching and beautifully done, and there is such chemistry between the actors. A real uplifter and a truly emotionally satisfying love story. And who says there are no big laughs in this movie? I break out in a HUGE smile when I think of how exasperated Charles got while Louise was "coaching" him while he attempted to change the flat tire. And the story about the lady who wore a tomato pin, and the bit in the car where Louise says her name is Little Connie. Or what about when she's calling her boyfriend in California, Roger Porchnik, and she has to leave a message with his answering service: "Tell him Jane called. Yes, Jane. Jane, from his RELATIONSHIP." I can't write anymore-I'm laughing too hard!!!! YES-WE MUST HAVE THIS ON DVD PLEEEEEEEEEAASSSEEEEE!!!!!
Doctor Dolittle (1967)
Enchanting Entertainment
I saw this one as a kid (in my 40's now.) Never forgot it. It really stayed with me. I've recently spent a small fortune on big screen musical extravaganzas on DVD and this one was especially enjoyable. First of all, the message at the heart of the story is one of simple kindness, which speaks of a gentler time that I think we all long to return to. Today's entertainment, with it's gratuitous sex and violence and shock-for-the-sake-of-shock value just can't hold a candle to the art that was being expressed in the films of this type and era. It was designed to uplift the human spirit and the commitment to excellence of those involved could not be more evident.
The performances are first-rate all around. Attenborough's dancing really brought a smile, Eggar's spunky yet romantic portrayal was right on and Rex Harrison is one of the True Originals that you never tire of watching. I thought Anthony Newley brought the whole story along very well. And the animals! What a clever bunch! I especially enjoyed Polynesia, the Doctor's parrot. She was just a real PAL!
In a way it's kind of sad to see what movies have come to in the years hence. But to be able to own this film on DVD and CD makes up for that. I remember when you either got to see it while it was in release at a theater or you just plain missed out, period. (Unless you were lucky enough to catch it on TV. But who could really get involved in the film when it's being chopped up by commercials?) No, it's a wonderful thing that technology has enabled us to be able to have these things at our fingertips now, and in such sterling quality. It's really beautiful. The scene where the boat, the Flounder, is shown on the open sea is so breathtaking. It certainly was a beautiful day when they filmed that scene! That sky is SPECTACULAR.
So I can sum all this up by saying this is one wonderful movie with wonderful music and performances and great visuals and heartfelt and uplifting content. Check it out!