Reviews

When I first saw Fiddler I was in a theater. It was and still is marvelous. I am struck by the realization that this movie brought out every emotion in me I could think of. That in itself is amazing. When Tevye sends his daughter away to Siberia, I could feel his anguish, and also the anxiety that this might be the last time he sees his daughter.

When Tevye had to make up his dream to Golde to cover his deceit about his other daughter's engagement, it truly was amusing and crafty to watch how his elaborate dream came into being. I could go on and on about the various emotions I could feel, but one can get the picture, I think, through my descriptions.

I am so happy that this film was made and that it is a treasure to view over and over, to remind us that life is precious! If you haven't seen it, by all means, rent it to view in the VCR. It will be well worth your time and money.

I found "Maurice" to be both heart-warming and cozy. As a gay man, it was wonderful to see this drama acted out in such an excellent way. Rupert Everett made me smile, in his adept handling of his character, both shy and giving. James Wilby gave his all, also, and the two of them made such an attractive couple. I cannot say too much about this film, except that I loved it! To those who have not seen it, please do.

I was very glad to have watched this movie. It was both interesting, and compelling. The acting was superb, by Cher, Sudie Bond, Kathy Bates, and especially, Sandy Dennis. Karen Black was sensational in her role. What a great cast! And the story itself was great, also.

After watching the film, I am still disturbed over the story. A Jewish father plays games with his son in a Nazi death-camp. I have read a lot of books on the subject of the Holocaust, and none of them ever led me to believe that there was any reason for celebration or games by children or adults in the concentration camps. What makes this idea very sickening is the actual fact that children were either quickly disposed of in the gas chambers or were used for hideous experiments by Nazi doctors. Benigni tries to make light of the realism of the Nazi goal of the "final solution" for the Jews and others. What made the Academy think he deserved best actor for this film? I did not see any spectacular acting. It would have been best if the film had not ever been made.