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Looking backwards at a 36 year old movie, and seeing it for the first time, is a little tricky. I am old enough to remember when it first came out but Mom wouldn't let me see it. I saw it for the first time a few days ago. I have to say, the nostalgia was beautiful, and there were a lot of things from my own adolescence that came rushing back, both painful and very sentimental. This is the part of the movie that most will enjoy. What I didn't like about the movie has more to do with the editing than anything else...there are too many "grinning idiot" moments that didn't need to be in there. What I mean by that are close-up cut to shots of Hermie's grinning face while he is making it to second base with a date. And his side kicks should have been toned down, I have known these anoying kids in my real life and they went over the top with it. This could have been a flawless movie with a little more direction and better editing. That said, I have wanted to see this movie since 1973, and in a sense, it was worth the wait...I am not sure I would have appreciated it when I was younger. I would love to see a remake of this movie, shot at Edgartown and the Vineyard, but keep the nostalgia...develope the characters a little more. I think Spielberg would be a good pick to direct since he is so great at viewing things from a youthfull mind. Another twist would be to get David Lynch to direct it, but actually, he would be better at directing a remake of Frank Perry's "Last Summer".Read full review
I love this movie, I've seen it now 4 or 5 times over the past 20 years. Jennifer O'Neill is Amazing and Gorgeously Beautiful in her sensitive portrayal of Dorothy. The books is great also. Very funny and heart warming book. It's a Hilarious book especially chapter 8. I've read and re-read the book 4 times over the years. I just get nostalgic and dust it off and re-read it. I've moved and lost the book so I just re-order it. Just some facts. Herman Raucher (the author) wrote this originally as a Screenplay, and SOLD the screen play to a studio. And the Studio decided to make the movie. Originally, they wanted an 'older woman' to play the part as in 30+ years old. Then Jennifer O'Neill audition and got the part. But she had reservations about the 'Nudity' because Jenn, didn't want to do nudity. She was assured that the 'scene' would be done 'tastefully and with style' and to "not" show nudity in any erotic or vulgar way. Hence that last bedroom scene, we never "actually" see them 'making love' it's just left to the viewers imagination. This screenplay was "actually the author Herman Raucher's Biography" these events all really happened to him. There was a "Dorothy". After the movie came out Herman the author received 6 letters from fans who claimed to be Dorothy. One of those 6 was the real Dorothy, Herman knew because he recognized the "handwriting" and that Dorothy knew details that only the Real Dorothy could know. But Dorothy closed the fan letter by saying, "it's best they not re-visit the past". aka not meetup again. And they let it lie. After the filming of the movie, the producers weren't sure if the movie would be a success, and they asked Herman to make the script into a book and write a book based on the script. Herman agreed and finished the book in 2-weeks. The Book "Summer of 42" was an Instant Bestseller. Hence the movie Trailer and advertising posters said, "Based on the Bestseller Summer of 42". The movie itself was an Instant hit also becoming that years (1971) sleeper hit raking in $43 million. The movie was made for a paltry $1 million budget and was actually filmed up in Mendocino, CA up northern CA between Eureka (near Oregon border) and San Francisco even though it was based on Nantucket Island in Massachusetts where Herman use to spend his summers. Packett Island (where the book and movie mention) was a made-up location, it doesn't exist. Because the producers weren't sure if the movie would be a hit they didn't pay Herman but offered him 10% of earnings which was a windfall for Herman because he says between the movie and book proceeds it continues to pay his bills to today. The book has gone into 4 re-prints because the book sold out. You can get the book on Amazon for $2 plus shipping. Jennifer O'Neill for her part the movie 'made' her and she was in high demand after this movie both as a model and actress. Jennifer led a storied life with 8 marriages. She almost died 3 times. Overdose attempt at age of 15 from heartsick because her parents wouldn't let her keep her pet dog and cat. Then she's an Equestrian and during a jump with a horse, the horse fell on her and broke her neck/back in 3 places. Then a gun accidentally discharged and nearly killed her. For 30 years she was Cover Girl for their line of cosmetics. And led a storied life. Jenn later bought the rights to Summer of 42' and wanted to make a Sequel but nothing became of it. There are 3 things that made this movie. 1. The wonderful script. Those words were actually said and done because it was Herman Raucher (Hermie's) Biography. That summer of 42' happened to him. 2. Jennifer O'Neill made the movie, her sensitive portrayal of Dorothy was amazing. You could see the bags under her eyes in the bedroom scene where she was actually crying. 3. The Haunting Music score by French composer Michel Legrand. For which they won the Oscar for best Original Score in 1972. Academy Awards, USA 1972 Won Oscar Best Music, Original Dramatic Score Michel Legrand Nominated Oscar Best Writing, Story and Screenplay Based on Factual Material or Material Not Previously Published or Produced Herman Raucher Best Cinematography Robert Surtees Best Film Editing Folmar BlangstedRead full review
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I purchased this as a replacement for one I bought years ago. I love the idea of the food mover. It is easier then having to keep a log and calorie content of foods. Once the windows are closed, I am done for the day. It is quite easy to learn about what not to eat. If your windows are closed and you are still hungry, you probably did not eat appropriately. Remember all the free foods. Dvd is great and so is the elastic band.
I watch this movie when I was a kid. I had not watch it in 30 plus year. I liked the movie that is why I purchased it. It was still a great movie with a great story line. Really liked the movie. Would reckamend it to anyone. Just a good movie.
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Nostalgic look at by gone days, youth, fantasies and coming of age movie. I recommend it for older viewers who have some knowledge of life in the '50's or even the '60's but many younger viewers probably just can't identify with most of the characters.
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