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Rating:  - Outstanding Performances!
In a time where America is on the brink of breaking down the walls of segregation of gays and straights comes a movie that provides not only historical educational insight but also an entertaining and beautiful view of delicate and powerful relationships! The first story is the most compelling of the three, Vanessa Redgrave gives a performance for the ages as a woman who loses her lover of fifty years only to endure an inappropriate battle with her dead lovers relatives. Brilliantly executed and directed, it pulls on your heart strings and makes you think just how terribly prejudice people can be for no reason at all. The second story is set in the confusing and often socialogically brutal early 70's featuring a group of lesbians fighting college campus politics. Michelle Williams plays a confused young woman who falls for Chloe Sgveny at the opposition of her fellow lesbian friends. It's not as emotional as the first presentation but it presents a good point on how people take someone too much at face value, losing sight of the soul they were in love with initially. The third segment is kinda fun to watch simply because Sharon Stone is very relaxed with her role. Ellen Degeneres doesn't fit the role she plays but I understand why she was in this. The intensity of the movie fizzles with the last segment unfortunately and doesn't depict as strong of an issue as the first two segments. Overall, considering this movie makes such a bold statement for homosexuals everywhere, it really makes you think a little bit about how future generations will continue to fight and change the way things are for gays and lesbians-making the world a better place for us all.
Rating: - A look at relationships over time
There are 3 stories to this movie, with the setting being the same house for all three stories.The first story is set in the 1950's and shows the sorrow of having to keep a lesbian relationship secret. Vanessa Redgrave's utter destruction over the death of her partner and her being unable to show the full extent of her loss. From the hospital to the gold digging relatives, no one offers her true comfort for what she has rightfully lost and she must grieve alone. For me, the second story was the best. Set in the 1970's, it tells the story of a feminist who falls in love with a masculine dressed woman. The passion is overwhelming. There is a nude scene that really shows pure sexual passion. Michelle Williams potrayal of the feminist is a moving and wonderful thing to watch. The final story is about 2 women trying to conceive a baby. While I'm not sure about the chemistry between Ellen DeGeneres and Sharon Stone, I do think Sharon Stone gives a tender portrayal of a loving woman. I found the watching of the children in the park to be a little creepy and unnecessary. Even if you aren't a lesbian, just the acting and the emotions of relating to other women is worth the rental or purchase price.
Rating: - Very Honest Portrayals...
Finally a film that speaks to me...and in some ways can speak for me.The First Story should be viewed by any person who has ever thought a hetrosexual relationship is somehow more valid than a lesbian relationship. Vanessa Redgrave's performance is breathtakingly real and true. Imposible not to cry...Imposible not to relate (gay, lesbian, or straight). The Second Story is terrific! Fantastic cast: Michelle Williams, Chloe Sevigny, Natasha Lyonne...historical look at our Sisters of the 70's. Very relevant for today. The Third Story is my least Favorite of the Trio...but still quite good. Sharon Stone is suprizingly natural and seems more comfortable in the girl on girl scenes than Ellen DeGeneres (GOOD JOB, SHARON!)...This story is directed by Anne Heche (not bad for a directoral effort). Must See! Must Own! Must Share!
Watch this with your parents or children...Terrific as a vehicle for acceptance.
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