The Dead [VHS]
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Movie Review: The Dead
Summary: 3 Stars
Can a very powerful and moving 10-minute scene redeem another 70 minutes of rather slow, not very interesting movie making? A woman sings a song at a Christmas dinner party which reminds Anjelica Huston of a long-dead lover. Later she confesses to her husband the intensity of this love of long ago (he wanted her to go away with him but she wouldn't go and he died). The husband is shocked by this confession because of the intensity of her feelings, even as they exist only in her memory. (Their married life has been pretty staid.) It's this confessional scene and its results that are so powerful and moving. But the rest? John Huston's last movie.Movie Review: Unusual-Beautiful-Haunting
Summary: 5 Stars
I can't add anything useful to what previous reviewers have written.
Gabriel's final thoughts, expressed in voice-over, as he observes the snowfall, is so much more effective than Joyce's written passage due to the visuals.
Houston's imagery adds so much, to the narrative...that reminded me of certain personal tragedies...that the final 20 minutes is worth the price of the film.
Truly moving and sobering!!
Movie Review: Gorgeous movie....must get on DVD.
Summary: 5 Stars
This was one of the first movies I ever saw Anjelica Huston, my favourite actress, in. The movie is very faithful to the work of Joyce and for a rather short film, very emotional, powerful, and a true masterpiece, which just goes to show length doesn't necessarily mean good! Beautiful costumes, stirring score, incredible acting, fantastic cast and very moving storyline. Please put this Huston gem on DVD, where it belongs for all generations.Movie Review: wonder movie
Summary: 5 Stars
Very feww movies have ever captured the intent and the meaning explicit and implicit in the literary piece being adapted for film. THE DEAD does this superbably. Gabriel repeate ver batom the words from Joyce's story in bring-to-terms manner in the conclusion as he ruminates while looking out the window at the falling snow. he powerfully--in an almost quiet voice--reminds us of the coming deaths of all without being maudlin. Other reviewers have commented on the beauty and pathos of the party and the dinner and the dancing so that I need not comment on those aspects of the film other than to say except for GONE WITH THE WIND I can recall no film that has so elequently captures a time, a place, and a mood. One would have to be sensually dead and time-ignorant not to savor his film. My wife and I watch it every Christmas season along with FANNY AND ALEXANDER. As a matter of fact these two films along with a couple of HAMLET films are the only VCR films we own. What does that say? Any way, if you have not seen this film, do so.Movie Review: Wonderful adaption!
Summary: 5 Stars
Why is it such a gem of a movie is so difficult to obtain?I saw the scene of Anjelica Huston on the stairs when I was in college (the professor showed it to us when teaching "Dubliners"). I later decided to rent it and was happy with it.
This year, before my first day of work (I work in a school district), I treated myself to an Irish coffee and read "The Dead" before bed. Forgetting how much I truly enjoyed this story, I decided that I must own the movie.
I searched unsuccessfully throughout the area although did manage to secure a copy through Amazon. What a treat to watch this visual masterpiece. Although we do not have the benefit of Gabriel's musings until the end, we can see the pretentiousness and elitism, where his own image superscedes what is importance. The dancing, music, conversation, and dinner are so mirthful, yet so very artificial. Yet, it isin the hotel room after the party that reality thrust upon us. The illusion of immortality is crushed as Gretta (Angelica Huston) shares the tragedy of a lost love. One does not feel protected in the hotel room, one feels cold, much as it is outside in the snow. The contrast, the emotions stirred, are so very tremendous that few movies are able to match. Unfortunately, many will find the movie to be a sharp yawn and a prelude to falling asleep. The thoughtful viewer (and pronounced James Joyce admirer) will see this as a treat to behold. I am so very lucky to have this for my bookshelf and believe I shall treat myself to it quite regularly!