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Audience Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Binding: DVD
Brand: MACGRAW/O'NEAL
EAN: 0097360800647
Format: Anamorphic, Closed-captioned, Color, DVD-Video, Subtitled, Widescreen, NTSC
Label: Paramount
Manufacturer: Paramount
Number Of Items: 1
Picture Format: Anamorphic Widescreen
Publisher: Paramount
Region Code: 1
Release Date: April 24, 2001
Running Time: 100 minutes
Sales Rank: 3464
Studio: Paramount
Theatrical Release Date: December 16, 1970
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Product Description:
A young couple from different social backgrounds marry and then face the girl's unexpected impending death.
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Media Type: DVD
Artist: MACGRAW/O'NEAL
Title: LOVE STORY
Street Release Date: 04/24/2001
Domestic
Genre: DRAMA
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Strife-torn America wanted a meat-and-potatoes romance in the late '60s, and the country embraced Erich Segal's slim, generic-sounding novel in a big way. It did so again for the film adaptation in 1970, starring Ryan O'Neal as a law student who defies his rich and powerful father (Ray Milland) on every issue, including the former's love for a music student (Ali MacGraw). The two marry, start life together...and then the Grim Reaper turns up at the door. Directed by Arthur Hiller (The In-Laws), the film ends up lacking the kind of stylistic boost that might have made it a must-see for the ages. But its faithfulness to the book's uncomplicated and, yes, moving intentions is pretty solid. O'Neal is convincing as a nice guy who's as bullheaded in his own way as his steely father (a nice job by Milland), and MacGraw has a way of getting under one's skin. A viewer just has to try not laughing at the refrain, 'Love means never having to say you're sorry.' --Tom Keogh
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Rating:  - DON'T BULL $ # I T ME!
'Love Story' was the talk of the town in it's day, but the years have not been too kind to the film. The story of the rich man meets poor girl is interesting enough, but the dialogue is a bit dated. O'Neal and MacGraw are appealing, but both characters have feeling of inadequacies that make them slightly irritating. In the end, the love between them is believable and heartfelt, insuring the finale being quite sad. The film score is so recognizable, it's like the definitive score for romance films! Look fast for a young Tommy Lee Jones! The DVD has a good transfer and the extras are interesting.
Rating:  - In Love With Love Story
I love, love, love this movie. This movie had my attention from beginning to end. It is a true love story and an example of a happy, healthy relationship between a man and a woman. I am not a professional movie critic, however, I know great cinematography when I see it, and "Love Story" is definitely great cinematography.
Rating: - Simple and Beautiful
The movies I grew up watching as a kid in the 70's all made deep impressions on me and I think it was mainly because they were all so beautifully scored. Born Free, and Brian's Song, to name a few, can make me tear up when I hear them just as they did when I was 8 years old. Once you see it and hear it you never forget it. When I hear the Love Story theme I immediately think of Ryan O'Neil sitting in the bleachers at the end of the movie. This may not be a five star movie but the last 15 minutes are as touching and thought provoking as you'll ever see. It puts life in perspective and shows what's really important.
Rating: - What Does Constitute an Apology?
This film is sad.
This film is arrogant.
This film is simple.
This film is edited poorly.
This film means never having to say you're sorry.
These are just a few random thoughts conjured up while recently watching the 1970s blockbuster hit, "Love Story". It is the summer of blockbusters, and while $10 or more is a bit like paying for gas at the local Cineplex, this critic decided to watch old blockbusters in the comfort of his cool, quiet, and subdued home. Having read the book many years ago, I was eager to see how exactly it would translate onto the bigger screen. There was little action, little conflict, and even a smaller plot - it was, simply put, a "love story". Two Ivy-leaguers meet, they argue with their parents, they marry, and suddenly tragedy strikes. It is simple, like love - and it does translate well onto the screen with our two leads being Ryan O'Neal and Ali MacGraw. Together their chemistry is shattering, bring to life a small piece of Americana, and the depth of life. As Jennifer and Oliver pour their literal hearts out on screen, the issues of "Love Story", while not many, do break free and run rampant throughout. The lacking development, the clutter of language, the electric music, and the cheapened edits all culminate as utter distracts to this film. These errors pull from the story, creating a mediocre tale that could have been the greatest love story ever sold.
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Rating: - TIL DEATH.....
A good movie, not great, that garnered tremendous support at the pinnacle of the Vietnam War, as a type of returning to reality, American style. A large segment of the population was fed up with war movies, "Easy Riders", "Midnight Cowboys" et al and naturally radiated to Erich Segal's simple novel transformed into a simple film. They got their money's worth. Crowds openly hissed and booed Milland's every move, a sure sign of his commendable performance as the bossy, conceited establishment figure. O'Neal's hatred of him could be felt right through the screen.Macgraw gives an uneven performance; one is often at a loss as to whether her attempts at one-upsmanship over O'Neal are reality or teasing. Whatever, the couple is apparently truly in love as the bedroom scenes (tastefully done) seem to indicate. The ending seems to convey the couple's atheism; a truly loving God would allow this to happen? In summation, this is a timeless movie, well worth your attention.
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