Hi! I'm Jane, 33 year old biologist. I like to relax by listening to music, doing yoga or painting. ...
Hi! I'm Jane, 33 year old biologist. I like to relax by listening to music, doing yoga or painting. I discovered Ciao in March 2001 and think it's great. It's the first place I turn for an opinion before deciding whether to buy.
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There must be few of you out there that haven’t heard of “Breakfast at Tiffanys”. But how many of you have actually watched it? If you haven’t, then I urge you to. It’s a magical, delightful and timeless film that will be enjoyed over and over again. The film was made in 1961 and was based on a book by Truman Capote. I’m afraid that I’ve not read the book so I can’t comment on how faithful the film adheres to the original storyline. All I know is that for years and years after first seeing this film - I wanted to be Audrey Hepburn. And who could blame me - in this film she is georgeous.
Essentially the plot is simple – Audrey Hepburn plays Holly Golightly, a high-priced escort with dreams of marrying an older, rich man. She isn't wealthy but she likes to pretend to be. She parties with high society folk and window shops at "Tiffany's." However she starts falling in love with a young writer, Paul Varjak ("Fred"), played by George Peppard, who moves into her apartment building, being a gigolo, kept by an older woman (Patricia Neal). Both their lives become more complicated, as a result of their relationship. Although essentially a comedy, there are dramatic overtones throughout the movie. Moments of sadness work intermingle with the moments of hopeful optimism to make this film uplifting and unforgettable. In essence it’s a beautifully romantic tale.
Audrey Hepburn, plays the role of Holly amazingly well and totally absorbs herself into the character and thanks to Hepburn’s skill,. Holly’s character develops before us with amazing clarity. Holly is first portrayed as fun and wacky but turns truly poignant when we discover her true background.
Audrey Hepburn and George Peppard work well together and if you see this film you will understand what is meant by a couple having “screen chemistry”. Ok, they are no quiet Bogart and Bacall but they still make a fine job of portraying playing a couple, who are two of a kind, falling in love despite the difficult situations that surround them. Basically, together they are just down-right cute.
Another great thing about this film is the music. The film's score, and theme song, "Moon River," both won Oscars and set the perfect tone for this movie.
All in all, it’s a light, romantic comedy with a real feel-good factor. Perfect for night in on the sofa.
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Comedy - Director: Richard Boden, Mandie Fletcher, Martin Shardlow - Original Language: English - Classification: 15 years and over - Starring: Hugh Laurie, Miranda Richardson, Stephen Fry, Brian Blessed, Tim McInnerny, Tony Robinson, Rowan Atkinson
Comedy - Original Language: English - Classification: 12 years and over - Starring: Tessa Peake-Jones, Buster Merryfield, David Jason, Nicholas Lyndhurst
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