Rating: - Sorry Right Movie: The Magic of Loni Anderson
I recently bought the movie and watched it twice and enjoyed it very much. I thought the acting was wonderful and there just isn't hardly anyone more beautiful than Loni Anderson. When I bought the movie, I didn't try to compare it to the original. Loni gave a more sensitive sad portrayal of the doomed character than Barbara Stanwyck. When you have a remake made over 40 years later, you really should not compare it to the original. Hal Holbrooks gave an excellent portrayal as Loni's father as well. I totally disagree with the other reviews on this board. This movie is worth having in your collection. ... Read More
Rating: - Why Remake A Great Movie?
I by accident found a scrypt of the radio play in a play book at my school library when I was about 9 or 10. I became obsesed. So when I heard of a 1980's version on tv I had to record it. After I watched the whole thing, I wished I haddent. So when I saw the origional version at Movie Trading Company on sale for $3.99, I bought it! Stick to the origional!!!!!!!!!!!
Rating: - Pretty Lame Remake
If you liked the original one, simply watch it again. This isnot particularly well-done. Why remake a classic? END
Rating: - Adequate remake.
This version (I have NOT seen the original with Barbara Stanwick) is pretty routine. The music score is so subtle, it builds no tension. The acting is monotonous, and Loni Anderson looks pretty healthy to be playing such an ailing character. But, as the story goes, you get caught up in the premise (Loni overhearing her murder plot via phone) that you make it to the end. Has fine support from Hal Holbrook, as Loni's father. I suppose your better off with the original, but stick with Loni and you'll get a guilty pleasure.
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