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Cleopatra (DVD, 2001, 3-Disc Set, Five-Star Collection)
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This is one of Liz Taylor's most famous movies and it turns out to be fun to watch. The acting is good, scenery often spectacular and colorful, and the story is easy to follow. There are lots of actors in minor roles who later went on to fame, such as Carroll O'Conor (Archie Bunker). However it is very long and has an intermission as movies once had. This DVD was a good copy of the original and if you have a huge TV it is like going to the movies at home! And it was very reasonably priced with quick delivery.
Fantastic DVD release of one of Richard Burton's finest screen performances, and the film that started the affair that started it all between him and Elizabeth Taylor. Burton's fire is matched by a particularly impressive performance by Roddy McDowall as Octavian, Antony's nemesis. Interestingly, Burton and McDowall had come straight off of playing rivals in CAMELOT on Broadway, and the chemistry shows. Taylor is beautiful and compelling as Cleopatra, and Rex Harrison is remarkably good as Julius Caesar--he literally made me forget Henry Higgins in this performance, which is quite a feat from such an indelible role. Haven't gotten to watch the Special Features yet, but can't wait. Overall, a fantastic packaging of an all-time classic, and a must-have for Burton and McDowall fans.
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When released in 1963, "Cleopatra" was the most expensive picture ever made and Elizabeth Taylor the highest paid actor ever, raking in a cool million for the first time. The picture was seen as the ultimate in beautiful sets, costumes and art direction. It won all four of the art Oscars. Now the picture would cost $400 million and people would wonder why. We originally thought the money showed on the screen, but now the picture often looks tacky. Some of Miss Taylor's costumes make her look like a bored Boca Raton housewife, others like a stripper in Vegas. The sets are garishly painted and the special effects make the climactic sea battle look like kiddie's toys in the tub. The film is looooong. It is a solid four hours so pace yourself accordingly. The strange thing is, despite the number of times I have seen it "Cleopatra" is not very memorable. With the spectacular exception of Cleopatra's entrance into Rome with the huge gold shpinx, all the bigness of the picture seems just that-bigness for bigness sake. It makes for some eye popping visuals and some eye dropping dialogue. You expect Miss Taylor at some point to scream "Take me to Miami!" The only really good acting comes from Rex Harrison as Julius Caesar, who received an Oscar nomination for his efforts. He manages to imbue the ruler with humor and some humanity with grace, dignity and aplomb amidst all this chaos. Richard Burton, pontificating bad dialogue at the top of his lungs, is always interesting, but not really playing anyone other than himself on a bender in Rome. Roddy McDowell does well in a supporting role which did not bring him the hoped for Oscar nod. Joseph Mankewicz is responsible for writing, directing and producing this mess which effectively ended his career. Spyros Skouras lost his job as President of 20th Century Fox due to the profligate spending going on in Rome. And all of us lose four hours of our lives to a film that you probably won't remember much of despite $44 million squandered on this picture. This is a three disc set; the movie on two with extras, and the third devoted to many extras, which just be a little too much of a mediocre thing.Read full review
Oh Elizabeth Taylor such a fine woman for a role she was meant to play. This is one of the few movies I enjoyed seeing her in that clearly made her such an attention grabber to see. I think my only gripe is that the movie came in a DVD format that required two disc to fit the movie. I guess perhaps the Bluray version will solve that issue. Yes this is a good purchase I recommend it.
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Liz Taylor, Richard Burton, Rex Harrison: Wow!!! This is an older set so no HD or Blu-ray but still visually stunning. Good extras in this “5 Star Collection” disk set. Still had the dusty Blockbuster wrapper on it too. The colors are great. Costumes and sets are incredible. I think I heard that this was the most expensive film ever made at the time (1963) and I can see that. The sets and wardrobe are incredible. The dialogue (Richard Burton, Rex Harrison and of course Liz) is great. One of my all time favorite films. All 248 minutes!!! Yep it’s long. Elizabeth Taylor is absolutely gorgeous and the director/wardrobe designer gives us a lot of chances to notice it too. This era of Hollywood is the best to me (late 50’s through mid 60’s). A must have for classic film people. Probably incredible on Blu-ray but the regular old dvd is ok with me. Im not in to 100,000,000” TVs and 4K etc. guy. I like dialogue and my old 28” Vizio in the bedroom won’t quit so... -c.👍🏼Read full review
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