Production Year: 1973 - Drama - Director: Sydney Pollack - Original Language: English - Classification: Parental Guidance - Starring: Robert Redford, Barbra Streisand, Bradford Dillman, Viveca Lindfors, Herb Edelman, Murray Hamilton, Patrick O'Neal, Lois Chiles more
Sydney Pollack directs Robert Redford and Barbra Streisand in this sensitive and moving tale of the romance of two individuals whose political ideologies are exact opposites.... more
The Way We Were [VHS] [1973]
A classic early 1970s weepie,The Way We Werestars Barbra Streisand as a Communist activist ... more
in the late 30s and 40s and Robert Redford as the ambitious young writer who marries her, cheats on her and eventually leaves her in the earlydays of McCarthyism...
The Way We Were [DVD] [1973]
A classic early 1970s weepie,The Way We Werestars Barbra Streisand as a Communist activist ... more
in the late 30s and 40s and Robert Redford as the ambitious young writer who marries her, cheats on her and eventually leaves her in the early days of McCarthyis...
in the late 30s and 40s and Robert Redford as the ambitious young writer who marries her, cheats on her and eventually leaves her in the early days of McCarthyis...
The Way We Were
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She was alone her partner tragically dead in an accident and Julia her dearest friend welcomed her into her warm and chaotic family. Tiggy started to live again and await the birth of her child but nearly thirty years later when her son is about to become a father himself the next generation discovers that there are secrets from the past which must be uncovered...
The Way We Were
Screen legends Barbra Streisand and Robert Redford make movie magic as the captivating ... more
starcrossed lovers Katie Morosky and Hubbell Gardiner. Theirs is a classic love story sparked by the attraction of opposites, played out against the back drop of American life during times of foreign war, domestic prosperity and McCarthy-era paranoia in Hollywood. This Special Edition has been digitally remastered and includes a 'making-of' documentary, with new interviews spotlighting Barbra Streisand, director Sydney Pollack, screenwriter Arthur Laurents, composer Marvin Hamlisch and more. Winner of two 1973 Academy Awards (Best Song 'The Way We Were' and Best Score), The Way We Were is the timeless romance that cannot be forgotten.
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A review by Blank on The Way We Were (DVD) April 6th, 2004
Author's product rating:
Did you enjoy it?
Loved it
Story
Good
Characters / Performances
Outstanding
Special Effects
Standard
How does it compare to similar films?
Good
Advantages:
Robert . Robert, HUBBA HUBBA Robert
Disadvantages:
Sorry, none . . .
Recommend to potential buyers:
yes
Full review
Right, I’m a big person (it’s getting more literally these days, but that’s another story) and I will put my hands in the air and admit that I am fickle and would enjoy this film even if the story were dire and torturous. I simply defy any woman to watch this 114 minute film, and more specifically watch and ogle Hubbell Gardner (a young Robert Redford. Swoon - God certainly outdid himself with this one) and not just love this movie because, well – we’re women and this is one of the perks! However, the movie itself was surprisingly good, or no, not surprisingly as it does star a working cast, I mean Robert Redford and Barbara Streisand, well – they’re quite good really and it is directed by a rather talented bloke, Sydney Pollack (Tootsie, Out of Africa and MANY more). The movie was made in 1973 (though is set in 30’s to 50’s), and tells the story of the rocky relationship between conservative writer Hubbell Gardner (Hubba Hubba Redford) and Katie Morosky, K K K K Kikki (Streisand) an intense (this may be an understatement) political activist.
They go to the same college. He, of course, is popular, an intelligent ‘jock’ but sensitive too and she is on the opposite spectrum, not too popular and embroiled in politics, political rants and so on. Opposites indeed but they meet and find a bonding of sorts, she enjoys his writing (well, wouldn’t you) and he is perhaps mystified by her, amazed at how seriously she takes life, and somewhat bemused by it. There’s an attraction there, on her side the obvious reasons, he’s seemingly the perfect man (though we know there’s no such thing) and on his side, he’s intrigued.
She meets him a few years later. He is in office attire (sigh) and dozing at the bar (sigh), she is working at a radio and has spectacular nails - of course! She’s not too shy either as her will subsequently means that he ends up at her small abode and things somewhat progress, he’s inebriated but does it matter? OKAY, I will stop that now! They fall in love, despite the opinions of friends and the complete differences of beliefs and personality. It is, of course, not a relationship that runs smoothly, for how could it when she believes that everyone should care and have an opinion and he, of course, is laid back and believes in seeing the lighter side of things, as do his friends, which sends Katie into mania. Their relationship, however, does progress (amidst many an up and down saga) and they move to Hollywood and amidst the blacklist proceedings (during the McCarthy era) their relationships and drastic difference in opinions causes a stain on the relationship.
This movie is, indeed a romance with drama and comedy, and wonderfully done as opposed to some of the romantic slosh that is thrown around these days. It has intelligence and the relationship between Redford and Streisand works – the chemistry is there and you believe that they do love one another, but are both unable to change in their ways, the catch 22 – perhaps because these opinions and beliefs are what encouraged their love. I have watched this movie a coupe of times, not solely for the reasons that HE is scrumptious and not too damaging on the eye, but because it’s a nice weepy with a bit of brain, the first time I watched it I was quite sceptical about whether Hubbell really did love Katie, I wondered if perhaps he somehow got used to the relationship and was powerless to end it. However, on second viewing I could see the love, definitely one that grew. But it was there.
The acting is superb. Streisand is brilliant, and although annoying and sometimes you have visions of giving her a gentle thump (though I am not into violence of any sort), you understand her plight and her love. She really does love him and you have to admire her for giving the relationship her ‘all’ and wearing her heart firmly on her sleeves. Sometimes it does make you squirm, but good on her I say! Redford is great and of course convincing as the popular writer, though I don’t think it was a role too demanding.
The support cast is brilliant, with James Woods starring as Streisands activist friend possibly in love with her (I give you that it sounds horribly predictable and cheesy though no point in the movie does it appear so, not blatantly at least).
The Way We Were won an academy award for best song (The Way We Were – Barbara Sreisand) and best score, and Barbara Sreisand was nominated for an academy award for best actress.
It’s a movie for an overcast or rainy day, it is preferable not to have any anti chick-flick persons around even though it is not your typical inane vacuous chick flick in any way, but you do not want to mar the experience by having someone near you that will offer cynical commentary the way through. Lie back and relax and enjoy and do not get too put out by the historical inaccuracies as a lot was left on the cutting room floor. Remember, it’s a MOVIE!
...happily ever after. I mean the true side of love. The good parts and the difficult parts. Showing the happiness and the sadness, the laughter and the tears. That’s what a romantic film is. And that’s what The Way We Were is.
The Way We Were is the perfect Saturday afternoon film. It’s raining outside, you have nothing to do, and you just want to snuggle up, well the best thing to do is pop the video (or DVD if you’re modern!) ... ...what it really is.
The Way We Were is set in the mid 20th century. From the late 30’s to the late 40’s, that’s where the romantic tale begins and ends. In college there are two very different students studying there. Even though they are both studying English they couldn’t be more different. Hubbell Gardiner (Robert Redford) is a sports freak. He has the prettiest girl in school round his arm, and he can have anyone he wants ...
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Advantages: Some good funny bots, good acting, may appeal to younger qudience Disadvantages: Nothing new story wise, very daft at times
...different story or with it moving in a different way. The film was set in the present time so not much was needed in the way of sets and costumes but the ones which we saw were all very good.
The music in the film was probably the best part and I did find I enjoyed it all very much. All of the tracks were used in a good way and very appropriate for the places they were used.
The DVD which we have does have some bonus material which includes:-
Deleted and Extended Scenes
Gag reel
Cop Car Confessions
Commentary with Filmmakers and Cast
Wewere so not impressed with the film so we took no more time to sit and watch these features.
The running time of this film luckily is only 1 hour and 48 minutes but we both did struggle to sit and watch it all. The certificate is a 15 and I do strongly agree with this as throughout the film...
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Advantages: Great Acting, excellent story Disadvantages: Some sad scenes of the Afghan suffering
...discover they were not when they picked them up. I thought the adults who were spoken to managed to put their suffering across in a very poignant way and at times I did feel extremely sorry for them.
The scenes which show the Afghan people fighting against the Russians were filmed and shot with great detail and they were all believable and did not look altered or computer animated in any way.
The DVD which we have does have some bonus material which includes:-
The Making of Charlie Wilson's War - An inside look at the making of the film featuring interviews with Tom Hanks and Julia Roberts.
Who is Charlie Wilson? - A Profile of the real Charlie Wilson, featuring interviews with Charlie Wilson, Joanne Herring, Tom Hanks, Aaron Sorkin and Mike Nichols.
I have not got around to watching these bonus features yet but I am keen non...
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Advantages: Hayden Christianson, great story Disadvantages: None
...the film well and none sounded out of place.
I did enjoy the way one minute in the film wewere in America and the next wewere on top of a pyramid , the effects used to make all of these backdrops were amazing.
The DVD which I have does contain some bonus features which include:-
Audio Commentary by Director Doug Liman, writer / Producer Simon Kinberg and Producer Lucas Foster
Jumping from novel to film: The Past and Future of Jumper
Making An Actor Jump Featurettes
Deleted Scenes
Jumping Around the world Featurettes
Doug Liman's Jumper: Exposed
Animated Graphic Novel
I personally did not watch these but my hubby did and he said that he found parts of them interesting but some of them to him seemed pointless and not worth watching.
The film was Produced by Warren Milchan, Lucas Foster, Jay Sanders and Simon Kinberg. It...
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Plot: A nostalgic, sincere portrait of American youth from the late 30s to the early 50s. One of the screen's most tender love stories.
DVD Description
Sydney Pollack directs Robert Redford and Barbra Streisand in this sensitive and moving tale of the romance of two individuals whose political ideologies are exact opposites. Streisand won an Academy Award nomination for her performance as Katie Morosky, a Jewish student radical who falls in love with Hubbell Gardner (Redford), a conservative privileged writer. The two interact from the beginning of their college courtship through the Hollywood-blacklisting era of the 1950s.
Release details
DVD Region: DVD
Studio(s): SONY PICTURES HOME ENTERTAINMENT; CINRAM LOGISTICS
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