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Audience Rating: R (Restricted) Binding: VHS Tape EAN: 9786302338423 Format: Closed-captioned, Color, HiFi Sound, NTSC ISBN: 6302338425 Label: 20th Century Fox Manufacturer: 20th Century Fox Number Of Items: 1 Publisher: 20th Century Fox Release Date: September 19, 1995 Running Time: 138 minutes Sales Rank: 29854 Studio: 20th Century Fox Theatrical Release Date: November 22, 1991
Amazon.com: Bette Midler poured her heart and soul into this story of a pair of entertainers who repeatedly took time from their careers to entertain U.S. troops at war, from World War II to Vietnam--and it sank like a stone at the box office. Granted, it's corny and emotionally over the top. But there are strong emotions at play here in the tale of an unlikely team of singer and comedian (played by Midler and James Caan), who are brought together for a reunion show in their dotage. As they nervously anticipate seeing each other for the first time in years, they are flooded with memories of their earlier days as a hot show-biz couple whose own troubles always took second place to their patriotic urge to buoy our boys in uniform. Some say this was a veiled film version of the Martha Raye story; Midler gives it her all and Caan isn't half-bad. But director Mark Rydell lays on the schmaltz so thickly at times that it overpowers the tougher material. --Marshall Fine
Customer Reviews
Average Rating:
Rating: - Great Movie
This has got to be one of my all time favorites. It is definately a "chick flick". But I loved it. It was both, funny and sad. I highly recommend this movie.
Rating: - A must have Bette Midler movie!
The best of Bette in this movie. You've got her wonderful singing voice, her comedic acting, her serious dramatic acting....everything. This movie has all of what you expect from Bette Midler. James Caan adds just the right amount of talent but pales in comparison to Bette Midler. You've got to get this movie to add to your library.
Rating: - For The Boys
Great value for the money. I love this movie--although there is quite a bit of bad language in it--and the soundtrack is great! I had the soundtrack when it first came out, but had lost it over the years. I was really happy to find it and for a great price!
Rating: - For The Boys
I had forgotten how much I enjoyed this movie. If you like Bette you'll enjoy this.
Rating: - Bette Midle and James Caan are wonderful
This movie makes you laugh and cry. My 16 yr old even liked it and she doesnt like anything:)
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