Audience Rating: R (Restricted) Binding: VHS Tape EAN: 0086162148835 Format: Closed-captioned, Color, HiFi Sound, NTSC Label: Fox Home Entertainment Manufacturer: Fox Home Entertainment Number Of Items: 1 Publisher: Fox Home Entertainment Release Date: April 17, 1986 Running Time: 119 minutes Sales Rank: 5599 Studio: Fox Home Entertainment Theatrical Release Date: September 20, 1985
Rating: - An Absolutely Delightful Film
It's probably been at least twenty years since I last saw this film. Yet just the thought of it makes me smile. It's a really wonderful "small" film, but as with anything with Alan Arkin in it, it's nothing but a pleasure to view.
It's criminal that this isn't available on DVD. I've been patiently waiting the better part of those twenty years to get it on DVD, to watch it again. Sigh. I guess I'll have to break down and buy a used VHS.
Rating: - Another masterpiece by Mordecai Richler and
Ted Kotcheff. This great movie is based on the book by Mordecai Richler "Joshua then and now". The movie is both funny and serious at the same time. It is a satirical look at the life of Montreal born Jewish writer who married a rich gentile. Joshua had a rather interesting upbringing (his mother a stripper and his father a small time gangster) in the Jewish ghetto of Montreal. His travels take him to Europe where he meets his wife (the daughter of a rich Canadian senator). The collision of the two worlds makes for some humorous scenes.
The duo of Richler and Kotcheff are also responsible for the smash hit and award winning movie "The apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz".
Rating: - One of the most ...
This is one of the most enjoyable movies I have seen in a very long time. I have given this video to many of my friends. Based on the life of Mordecai Richler, (The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz) aka Joshua Shapiro , played by James Woods, tells the story of a man who makes choices in his life which lead to roads taken and not. It is also a story of family love and the truth about going home again.Alan Arkin is wonderful as "Joshua'a "father and Gabrielle Lazure is perfect as Joshua's wife . The screen play was written by Mordecai Richler. A truly rich movie.
Rating: - A Real Winner!
It has been years since I've seen a film I've enjoyed as much as this. Filled with mature humor (or immature depending upon your viewpoint) it abounds with warm, but quirky characters much like "Lost in Yonkers" but with an adult perspective. Stellar performances by Alan Arkin and James Woods, as well as the rest of the cast! I've ordered 3 copies to share with my closest family and friends.
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