I am a big fan of this movie. First of all I love period films, and while this movie does make a few big blunders as far as historical accuracy (i.e. the I Love Lucy opening credits etc.), it has the ability to transport you back into time and make you feel a part of the film. As with all other movies with an exhausting list of A-listers I was skeptical, but everyone in this movie is excellent; Kirsten Dunst's portrayal of her character Betty is multi-faceted and poignant. I also really appreciated that this was not just another sappy-sweet happy ending or just another film about women where they are all changed out of their narrow feministic thinking in the end and become lawyers and car mechanics despite everyone else and society. These were real women with real wants and desires, and **SPOILER WARNING** I appreciated the fact Julia Stiles' character chose the traditional way of life, but that she represented it as her choice and in turn taught Julia Robert's a thing or two about being a strong woman able to make her own choices because they are what she wants. Overall this movie is excellent. If you like period films with a strong message that is balanced and presented well with great performances you'll like this film.Read full review
These days..young girls entering college have education and careers on their minds...but back in the 50's..women were looking for Mr Right as well as getting a degree..which wouldn't serve them much if they wanted to have a home and family. It shows a women in her senior year of college..who tells the professor...Julia Roberts...that she doesn't have to attend classes in order to pass...and everyone knows that planning a wedding and setting up an apartment is more important than attending art classes. Back then...women were not encouraged to use their minds. Julia Roberts tried to make them see they have minds..and can pursue careers when they graduate..or even go beyond 4 years of college for higher education. It is a great glimpse into the yesteryears which many women remember..and for those who don't have a clue as to what it used to be like...this will give a good idea how far women have come. Watch and enjoy...maybe with a woman who went thru that time period and can attest to what it was like..back then!!!!Read full review
It's a wonderful movie that teaches how a women's life was in those days and how difficult it was for those who wanted to be more than just a wife and mother.
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It's a great movie. The title review field doesn't allow for too much typing. I was trying to say that Julia Roberts does indeed have a wonderful smile, like the famous paining, so I think the title was so appropriate. The movie depicts wonderfully the type of students that would attend Wellesley and the era! I loved the scenes, from the snobbish mother (Betty Warren's mother) to the lost soul character that played the teacher who taught poise - forgotten her name! The final scene, students on bikes saying good by was a really sad scene. A wonderful movie indeed all around. The acting and the scenes. Thank you, Jump012 Did I misspell Wellesley?
I mainly loved to see Julia Roberts
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I love the era, perfect depiction of struggle for some women, but incomprehension, of attitude, of the majority. Julia Roberts portrayal as one of the few in minority, trying so hard to put womens choices out there and having them flung back in her face. It was not a womens liberation movie, as much as it was a women are wearing blinders, but refuse to take them off, for what they might see. I would not call this a "chick movie". A beautiful story of women loving themselves, and absolutely nothing to do with women hating men!!! Strong movie!!!!
I remember really wanting to rent this when it first came out due to all of the great actors who star in it. After seeing it I just had to buy it as it's one of those amazing films you still think about after watching it. It's got a beautiful storyline set in the 1950's that will make you laugh and cry throughout. Very fun & entertaining dialog with superb acting by everyone. Julia Roberts does a great job as usual. This is a film you definitely don't want to pass up, I highly recommend it.
I enjoyed the re-depiction of 1950 and 1960 style attire. Fort once the producers actaully went out and did some research and got the correct hairstyles, blouses and ruffle skirts or poodle style skirts with crylins. Even the penny loafers were close to authentic. The girls actually wore penny loafers with a 1 in ch pull tab at the heel end so they could slip into them and the boys used shoe horns. Overall, very very close visual setting all around.
thank you! Arrived quickley and in great condition!
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I love this movie. It is a wonderful story about a teacher (Julia Roberts) who tries to help intelligent girls make a decision to have a career or do what their foremothers have done for generations....get married and have children. I decided to buy this movie because I loved the story line and I thought about it often after I saw it the first time. It has lots of references to art, which I also enjoy.
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