Gone With The Wind (DVD)

== GONE WITH THE WIND (1939) == === DVD (2006) === _"There was a land of Cavaliers and Cotton Fields called the Old South. Here in this_ _pretty world, Gallantry took its last bow. Here was the last ever to be seen of Knights_ _and their Ladies Fair, of Master and of Slave. Look for it only in books, for it is no_ _more than a dream remembered, a Civilization gone with the wind."_ The opening words of Margaret Mitchell's "Gone With The Wind" I ...
...Classification PG Gone With The Wind runs four hours including a brief intermission. It is rated PG, but with its war violence and frightening images it is inappropriate for most kids under 8. And it may not hold any interest for children under 10 or 11. === AWARDS === The film got 13 nominations for Academy awards and won eight: === Won === Best Actress in a Leading Role Vivien Leigh Best Actress in a Supporting RoleHattie McDaniel Became the ...

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<<<<< TITLE: Gone With The Wind >>>>> <<<<< RATING: ***** (out of 5) >>>>> <<<<< CAST: Clark Gable, Vivien Leigh, Leslie Howard, Olivia de Havilland, Thomas Mitchell, Evelyn Keyes, Hattie McDaniel, Oscar Polk, Ann Rutherford, Butterfly McQueen, Victor Jory, Barbara O’Neil, Everett Brown, Harry Davenport, Jane Darwell, Ona Munson, Isabelle Jewell. >>>>> <<<<< DIRECTOR: Victor Fleming >>>>> <<<<< STUDIO: Metro Goldwyn Mayer >>>>> <<<<< RUNNING ...
...as many ticket sales as GONE WITH THE WIND. The film has been released at least six times in the US, and although noone has any idea what the exact gross is, I read an article that said an accurate estimation was 10 times the amount TITANIC made; in this case, six billion dollars, or four billion quid. There is no person in the world, not even J.K. Rowling, that is that rich…and this movie is indeed rich on every level. <<<<< Plot / Story >>>>> ...

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...an interest in the American Civil War? I actually did it all backwards!! I read ‘Scarlett’ (the sequel to Gone with the Wind’), and then decided that perhaps I should see ‘Gone with the Wind’ to find out what had happened previously. I got hooked – perhaps you will too. ...

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...52 years later Gone With the Wind still has the power to make us laugh, cry and tear our hair in frustration. The tale holds intrigue, love, betrayal, war and friendship and interweaves the themes in a thrilling high paced film. The acting is superb and each character is brought to life successfully, helping to interest us further in the tale. The success of the film is reflected in its 10 Academy awards and a further 5 nominations. Winners including ...
...It seems that the success of the film will never die and in 1998 it was re-released. Young girls can still grow up wanting to be as gutsy and determined as Scarlett O’Hara and dreaming of a strong handsome man like Clark Gable. I know I do. ...

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- and I'm not just saying that because I always wanted to be Scarlett O'hara. Although I did. Especially with those frocks.. It is sad but true that they don't make movies like this any more. I can't think of a single modern film that can hold a candle to this sweeping and unashamed epic romance. It's a true classic, with two of the performances of the century playing the leads - Scarlett and Rhett. If you don't know the story I won't spoil it here, ...
...social mores, racism, war, honour, glory and a whole host of other totally unfashionable 'big' themes so rarely explored properly in cinema these days - and makes no apology for it. And incidentally, it's also an unusually good introduction to life before and after the American civil war. Part of it's magic, I think, is that the world in which it is set is far from blissful. It does not shy from portraying the foolish high spirits with which the ...

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It's amazing how fresh this movie still is when other 'epic' Hollywood productions of its era have long since faded. There is no doubt, however, that this one still shines, and oh boy how it shines. At four hours it is certainly long, but every minute of those four hours is packed with good things. For a start there is Vivien Leigh as the feisty heroine you just love to hate and Clarke Gable as Rhett Butler, who loves to hate her just as much as ...
...it hurts. The supporting cast are also magnificent and you can see why they picked up so many Oscars. And if that's not enough for you there's always the famous sets. I believe, though I could be wrong, that this was the first film to be shot in glorious technicolour, and thank goodness it was. Wether during the lavish ballroom scenes or the dramatic sunsets the whole thing just glows. The film is mainly set in the Deep South at the time of the ...

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This film has so many stories woven into its American Civil War era drama and so many strong characters that you need to watch it several times to appreciatte all the nuances. If you enjoy great stories told with passion you will treasure this film forever. Now on DVD and fully restored to it's original colour and sound it's hard to remember that the film making commenced in 1936. David O Selznick's production of Margaret Mitchell's Pullitzer Prize ...
...time and set the standard for Epics for decades to follow. Without giving too much of the outstanding drama away the main storyline follows a daughter of a Cotton Plantation Owner, Scarlett O'Hara (played by Vivien Leigh). It's how she deals with the devastion of the American Civil War and the characters she meets along the way that captures you and keeps you locked entranced in her world as she struggles towards an uncertain future. Scarlett's single ...

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...Oscar, could not have normally gone into the theatre where the film was premiered because she was black. However, like some other films, it works despite all its faults. You would be hard hearted indeed not to identify and sympathise with Scarlett as she cuts a wilful, selfish, charming, desperate dash through Georgia in search of what she thinks will make her happy. We thrill to Rhett - surely the most romatic hero ever. We admire (but I think ...
...moving scenes of the death of Southern manhood - particularly when Scarlett goes to the hospital to find a doctor for Melanie. The camera pans back and we see her, surrounded by hundreds and hundreds of dying Confederate soldiers with Old Glory overhead. Overall - a film that defines the word "classic". ...

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One of the greatest films ever made, a sweeping epic, visually majestic, brilliantly acted, masterfully told, finely produced US civil war soap opera chronicles the emotional and financial problems before, during and after the war for beautiful Southern Belle Scarlett O'Hara (Leigh), who loves Howard, who before enlisting marries De Havilland, with whom Scarlett becomes friends with, while rich Playboy Rhett Butler (Gable) knows her secret, loves ...
...Hollywood epic, this masterpiece holds interest for the full 4 hours with outstanding story-telling, fine characters, stunning sets, overwhelmingly beautiful images and great acting, with Leigh excellent in the lead, Gable in a career-best and terrific support from McDaniel and DeHavilland. A proof for the greatness of the Hollywood studio system and producer Selznick's obsessive perfection. Oscar winner for Best Picture, Actress Leigh, Supporting ...

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Where can I start about how I like this movie? Alot of people focus on the fact that it is a romantic story but I think it is so much more than that. It shows how this young girls stubborness and situation in life always determines her future path until she realizes that she got it all wrong. It's a fantastic movie, to see her progression as young girl with no worries to one who has to toughen up to keep the family and business together. The movie ...
...and her world. The movie not only follows her life, it follows a long period of time in which everything in her world changes. You see it move from the one phase, into the other and so on and with it you see what Scarlett is capable of and how strong she is as a woman. Rhett Butler plays perfectly the role of the older man who understand the psyche of women and society easily because he has seen it and done it all. The way he so beautifully executes ...

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Gone with the Wind was made in 1939 in Colour and starred Clark Gable and Vivien Leigh. It was a big budget film, which showed the in way the days of the American civil war and the towns and farms of the time were lovingly recreated to every detail. The main story of the film revolves around a self centered vivien Leigh who has grown up as a rich land owners daughter in the deep south, whos life style dramatically changes when the civil war breaks ...
...is one of the most memorable love storys in film making history. Probably best remembered for Clark Gables final line in the film "Frankly my dear i dont give a damn" This film is over three hours long and I have managed to sit through it at least 4 times during the last 20 years and each time I am as captivated as the first . Very few films made so long ago has stood the test of time in the way that this film has,if you havent seen its a absolute ...

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So many people dismiss Gone With The Wind because they think it is "just a love story". Anyone who is a fan of this film knows that the love story, although central to its storyline, is not the ultimate theme of the film. In Scarlett O'Hara we have a strong heroine - a woman who ran her own business', had her own money, and defied convention whenever possible - and a character who, by the end of the movie has fought death, war, destruction of her ...
...society she lived in. And yet, she isn't a pleasant character - she is selfish, vain and greedy - and we adore her for it! Scarlett would never have survived all her trials without these characteristics, but by the end of the film she reaches a kind of epiphany - realising that she hasn't just relied on herself but on those in her life she considered to be weaker than herself - her mother and Melanie, her mainstay. Scarlett learns the mistakes she ...

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...thus beginning the story of gone with the wind. Scarlett and Rhetts relationship starts of stormy, scarlett marries different men for different reasons non of them being for love but Rhett is always there in the background. He declares his love for her only to be rejected. Finally after many ups and downs they Rhett convinces scarlett to marry him. You would think now that everyone would be happy but that is just not true. Scarlett still loves Ashley ...
...Blue Butler who tragically dies in a riding accident. I have probably spoiled to much for people who havent seen the film but the film is fantastic and it has a great line which ive heard repeated thousands of times. FRANKLY MY DEAR I DONT GIVE A DAMN. Anyway the film has romance, sadness, comedy, really it has everything you need in a romance. The downside is that the film is on for a long time not many people can sit through it but if u manage ...

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Based on Margaret Mitchell´s novel, this tale of a strong, unscrupulous woman fighting through American Civil War and rebuilding her life in fallen South is, even after 70 years, an impressive film. Actually, this is a true "visually breathtaking epic", an expression so often - and fallaciously - stamped to modern films! Gorgeously jewel-like old Technicolor makes the ornate sets and lushly dresses look fantastic. The visual beauty of this film and it´s heroine, that grandly named Scarlett, is legendary. On the other hand, the Southerners of the film are glorified trash - vermins without any heart or purpose. The love story between the main couple does not work either - both characters treat each others like dirty trash. But as an epic... wow! ...

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Gone With The Wind, could you say anything wrong about it. It is a classic everyone that has seen it admires the film and the famous Scarlett O'hara for her powerful personality. I had never seen it before until my friend got the book for her birthday and then bought the video. I then went over to her house and watched, it lasts 4 hours though so give yourself time to watch it. The film starts off with Scarlett and her family living in the town of ...
...At first Scarlett is just in the house then the next main part is the barbecue at Twelve Oaks, this is where the man she fancies Ashley Wilkes lives. He is married to his cousin but it doesn't stop her liking him. She tries so many times to want her, he wants her but he ust won't leave Melanie. Later there is a war and the Yankees start to fight, Ashley has to go but he tells Scarlett to take care of Melanie because she is pregnant. Melanie has ...

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