I first saw this wonderful film in the early 1960's on television - made in 1941 is seemed old fashioned, slightly stilted and truly from another time.
Later on in the seventies and eighties I'd watch the occasional late nite re-run on TV and it just seemed camp.
In the nineties I bought the video - something to keep. A little bit of cinema history.
Last week I bought "Now Voyager" on DVD and was completely blown away!
Perhaps it's because I know the story so well, but I was able to appreciate the movie on several different levels such as cinematography, direction and editing.
Bette Davis was always the prime reason for watching but I never realized what a fine naturalistic actor Claude Raines was. His scenes with Bette Davis exude intelligence and warmth.
I stopped to consider what a 2004 remake might look like - who could play the leads? Who would direct? What would the score be like?
With no disrespect to anyone in the movie industry, I don't think a remake would ever be possible.
The actors and technicians on this movie were truly masters of their craft.
I defy anyone who watches the first ten minutes not to be hooked until the closing credits.
Later on in the seventies and eighties I'd watch the occasional late nite re-run on TV and it just seemed camp.
In the nineties I bought the video - something to keep. A little bit of cinema history.
Last week I bought "Now Voyager" on DVD and was completely blown away!
Perhaps it's because I know the story so well, but I was able to appreciate the movie on several different levels such as cinematography, direction and editing.
Bette Davis was always the prime reason for watching but I never realized what a fine naturalistic actor Claude Raines was. His scenes with Bette Davis exude intelligence and warmth.
I stopped to consider what a 2004 remake might look like - who could play the leads? Who would direct? What would the score be like?
With no disrespect to anyone in the movie industry, I don't think a remake would ever be possible.
The actors and technicians on this movie were truly masters of their craft.
I defy anyone who watches the first ten minutes not to be hooked until the closing credits.