Reviews (4)

Good Movie - Bad Transfer!
This film is a good psychological thriller, with great performances by Patty Duke, David McCallum, Lew Ayres, Beulah Bondi, and Dorothy McGuire. The story is about a newly married couple Lara and Mark Wilson (Duke & McCallum), who for go their Hotel reservations to go stay at his Mother's home unannounced. It's the first time New wife Lara will meet her Mother-in-law. Mother Wilson (Mcguire) is in the midst of some mental problems where she thinks her first daughter-in-law is speaking to her from the beyond - Yes, the first Mrs. Wilson is dead!

Of course Mark hasn't told Lara how his first wife died, and he doesn't want Lara talking to his Mom - Why? Mother Wilson is also very adamant about Lara & Mark leaving the house immediately. Mark and Laura don't heed Mother Wilson's' request to leave the house and the supernatural fun begins!

This is a fun film with a decent story that would be fine for the whole family - however the VHS version is plagued by a very bad transfer - it's a very soft transfer and where it's supposed to be black, it's kind of dark green! Since this film is not available in any other format, It's not a bad way to spend 90min.

(Recommended only for content of film not quality of VHS tape.)

5 STARS
A newlywed couple move into a house that turns out to be haunted, By who you ask? I'm not telling, (: But it turns out the husband has secrets in his past that have come back to haunt him. Problem is the haunt doesn't want to possess him, you guessed it, it's sweet Patty it's after. Now she has a fight for her life when her impulese grow more uncontrollable. Patty's great movie, "If Tomorrow Comes" had a sad ending, will this one? My lips are sealed, ]: See how it ends. This is another one that will be in my video library until I end, (: misskittykatt ^..^

Pretty good way to pass the evening
Back in the days when TV-movies were more about stories than the latest adaptation of a news event, "She Waits" appeared as a CBS movie of the week. Featuring Patty Duke, "The Man from U.N.C.L.E.'s" David McCallum, and film vets Lew Ayres, Beulah Bondi, and Dorothy McGuire, the flick is a nice psychological thriller. Although it is not a classic of the genre, it still benefits from great performances, a satisfying denouement, and a haunting score, similar to John Williams' work on "Jane Eyre."

The movie exhibits more of a subtle style of horror that makes it a fitting companion to the likes of "The Haunting" (1963's version, not the recent Liam Neeson/Catherine Zeta-Jones fiasco), "The Innocents," and Disney's underrated "Watcher in the Woods."

Duke Great in SHE WAITS
In this mysterious Film starring Patty Duke, we get to see the tremendous dramatic ability that she brings to her character, Laura. Laura, newly married, discovers that her husband is still haunted by the death of his first wife, Elaine. Elaine's ghost seems to be after Laura---but, is it really happening or is it only in Laura's mind? This film would be marginally entertaining only if not for the outstanding dramatic performance of Patty Duke. She makes the character riveting and memorable and turns what might have been a mediocre film into a viewer's delight. ... Read more

Reviews (5)

ZZZZZZZZ
Get plenty of rest before watching. It almost put me to sleep.

man without a country
in the movie a man without a country phillip noland did not want one specific country to claim. he finally decided that he wanted a country of his own. so he was joined to the u.s. navy.

I thought it was an ok movie. the main problem was that it could not keep my attention very well. there were a few good points in the movie though.

The man without a country review
It's about a man that writes poems and fights wars.
It's a true story of a man that likes his country but he has to fight a war.

Ithink the story is important because he wants to do something.
he cuts out newspapper clippings and hide flags.

The man without a country review
The man without a country is basically about a man who wishes not to hear his countries name, and was very surprised when he got his wish.
From then on the judge made everyone keep their mouth shut around him.Including cutting paragraphs out of newspapers and hiding flags,ect...
I think he learned his lesson and maybe he will think about what he is gonna say before he actually says it. He learned is lesson and suffered the consequences.

Man Without a Country Entertaining But Slow
Perhaps Cliff Robertson's best role as Phillip Nolan, the "man without a country". Overall, solid but not extraordinary - the film moves slowly, the dialog is occasionally stilted, the supporting cast is workman-like adequate. Yet Robertson's excellent performance makes the film worth seeing - an excellent character study. ... Read more

Reviews (13)

Fish Hooks!!!?
Fish Hooks!!!?
A portly George C. Scott reprises his role from the 1970 classic Patton. Too bad this movie is awful. Briefly stated, this is a sequel that should not have been made. The flimsy dialog, poor editing, and cumbersome made-for-television format do no justice to Francis Ford Coppola's original epic. Be sure to note the expanding belt-line... only a few months in movie-time, but Scott looked like he'd been hanging out with Marlon Brando for the 16 years between films.

Great sequal to Patton
George C. Scott returns as George S. Patton in this sequal to Patton. The movie starts after World War II and shows how he could not adjust to his peacetime role as military governor of Bavaria. Then he gets in more trouble when he lobbies for war against the Soviet Union and gets stripped of his command. And their is the mystery surrounding Patton's death.

George C. Scott does a great job in his portrayal of one of the great military leaders of the 20th century. I think it is a good buy for people who like Patton or who like movies dealing with World War II.

good follow up
this movie is not a academy award winner, but documents the life after the war in germany, and general patton's need to
still be a effective leader even with the buracey of post ar germany.
this movie fill's in the gap's after the opriginal 1970
movie. the dvd is a decent version, but needs to be
cleaned upa bit.

Sad but true
George C. Scott reprises his role as Patton in the 2nd part of the movie "Patton" It picks up where the movie left off, with the end of WWII to the tragic car accident that left Patton paralyzed. Eva Marie Saint climbs aboard as Mrs. Patton. Beautifully done!

Weak film
What a waste of time. They stick fish hooks in his jaw and for two amd a half hours you get to watch G. C. Scott with fish hooks in his jaw mumble weak lines about a person he never met.
And my DVD copy is blurry. What a bore. ... Read more

Reviews (4)

Good Movie - Bad Transfer!
This film is a good psychological thriller, with great performances by Patty Duke, David McCallum, Lew Ayres, Beulah Bondi, and Dorothy McGuire. The story is about a newly married couple Lara and Mark Wilson (Duke & McCallum), who for go their Hotel reservations to go stay at his Mother's home unannounced. It's the first time New wife Lara will meet her Mother-in-law. Mother Wilson (Mcguire) is in the midst of some mental problems where she thinks her first daughter-in-law is speaking to her from the beyond - Yes, the first Mrs. Wilson is dead!

Of course Mark hasn't told Lara how his first wife died, and he doesn't want Lara talking to his Mom - Why? Mother Wilson is also very adamant about Lara & Mark leaving the house immediately. Mark and Laura don't heed Mother Wilson's' request to leave the house and the supernatural fun begins!

This is a fun film with a decent story that would be fine for the whole family - however the VHS version is plagued by a very bad transfer - it's a very soft transfer and where it's supposed to be black, it's kind of dark green! Since this film is not available in any other format, It's not a bad way to spend 90min.

(Recommended only for content of film not quality of VHS tape.)

5 STARS
A newlywed couple move into a house that turns out to be haunted, By who you ask? I'm not telling, (: But it turns out the husband has secrets in his past that have come back to haunt him. Problem is the haunt doesn't want to possess him, you guessed it, it's sweet Patty it's after. Now she has a fight for her life when her impulese grow more uncontrollable. Patty's great movie, "If Tomorrow Comes" had a sad ending, will this one? My lips are sealed, ]: See how it ends. This is another one that will be in my video library until I end, (: misskittykatt ^..^

Pretty good way to pass the evening
Back in the days when TV-movies were more about stories than the latest adaptation of a news event, "She Waits" appeared as a CBS movie of the week. Featuring Patty Duke, "The Man from U.N.C.L.E.'s" David McCallum, and film vets Lew Ayres, Beulah Bondi, and Dorothy McGuire, the flick is a nice psychological thriller. Although it is not a classic of the genre, it still benefits from great performances, a satisfying denouement, and a haunting score, similar to John Williams' work on "Jane Eyre."

The movie exhibits more of a subtle style of horror that makes it a fitting companion to the likes of "The Haunting" (1963's version, not the recent Liam Neeson/Catherine Zeta-Jones fiasco), "The Innocents," and Disney's underrated "Watcher in the Woods."

Duke Great in SHE WAITS
In this mysterious Film starring Patty Duke, we get to see the tremendous dramatic ability that she brings to her character, Laura. Laura, newly married, discovers that her husband is still haunted by the death of his first wife, Elaine. Elaine's ghost seems to be after Laura---but, is it really happening or is it only in Laura's mind? This film would be marginally entertaining only if not for the outstanding dramatic performance of Patty Duke. She makes the character riveting and memorable and turns what might have been a mediocre film into a viewer's delight. ... Read more

Reviews (1)

name dropping
This movie has many well-known stars in it!

Larry Hagman - I Dream of Jeannie

Herschel Bernardi - Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

Stefanie Powers ... Read more

Reviews (8)

Only part of the film!
This version of Heidi was my absolute favorite movie as a child. I have the VHS version and decided to upgrade to the DVD. I couldn't believe it when I started watching it that the first part of the film is not even included. We don't see how Heidi got to her grandfathers, met Peter or his grandmother. I don't know if it is somehow a mistake on just my movie or if they are all missing the first scenes. The quality of the rest of the film was fine and just as good as I remembered. But, if you want to see the whole film, get the VHS.

Heidi and Football
This is the 1968 remake of Heidi, I believe it was made for television and is quite famous for having pre-empted that November, 17, 1968 Jets/Raiders game and making football fans miss the rest of the game so some football fans of that time probably have bad feelings about this movie though I think it's still a sweet story about a little girl from The Swiss Alps being taken away from her beloved Grandfather and being sent to live with a cold, unfeeling aunt and that horrible governess and how she befriends wheelchair bound Clara and tries to get back home to her grandfather!

lovely film; poor DVD quality
Very enjoyable movie marred by washed out color. The Alps are breathtaking, but you wouldn't know it from this DVD.

So, I give the movie itself 4 stars, and the DVD 1 star.

GREAT STORY...EXTREMELY POOR QUALITY DVD
This is a great story with wonderful characters and fine acting but the quality of the DVD is awful. There are scenes that are out of focus, fuzzy and choppy. Even for the great price, extremely poor quality.

Absolutely Delightful Family Film
Short, sweet, and simply - This is a fabulous family film that will have you laughing and crying at the same time. It is a film filled with old fashion family values spun in a delightful tale and is absolutely one of our family's favorite films. It is a film for children and adults alike and is clearly a "feel good", "must see" film. You can't help but enjoy this film !!! ... Read more

Reviews (13)

Fish Hooks!!!?
Fish Hooks!!!?
A portly George C. Scott reprises his role from the 1970 classic Patton. Too bad this movie is awful. Briefly stated, this is a sequel that should not have been made. The flimsy dialog, poor editing, and cumbersome made-for-television format do no justice to Francis Ford Coppola's original epic. Be sure to note the expanding belt-line... only a few months in movie-time, but Scott looked like he'd been hanging out with Marlon Brando for the 16 years between films.

Great sequal to Patton
George C. Scott returns as George S. Patton in this sequal to Patton. The movie starts after World War II and shows how he could not adjust to his peacetime role as military governor of Bavaria. Then he gets in more trouble when he lobbies for war against the Soviet Union and gets stripped of his command. And their is the mystery surrounding Patton's death.

George C. Scott does a great job in his portrayal of one of the great military leaders of the 20th century. I think it is a good buy for people who like Patton or who like movies dealing with World War II.

good follow up
this movie is not a academy award winner, but documents the life after the war in germany, and general patton's need to
still be a effective leader even with the buracey of post ar germany.
this movie fill's in the gap's after the opriginal 1970
movie. the dvd is a decent version, but needs to be
cleaned upa bit.

Sad but true
George C. Scott reprises his role as Patton in the 2nd part of the movie "Patton" It picks up where the movie left off, with the end of WWII to the tragic car accident that left Patton paralyzed. Eva Marie Saint climbs aboard as Mrs. Patton. Beautifully done!

Weak film
What a waste of time. They stick fish hooks in his jaw and for two amd a half hours you get to watch G. C. Scott with fish hooks in his jaw mumble weak lines about a person he never met.
And my DVD copy is blurry. What a bore. ... Read more

Reviews (8)

Only part of the film!
This version of Heidi was my absolute favorite movie as a child. I have the VHS version and decided to upgrade to the DVD. I couldn't believe it when I started watching it that the first part of the film is not even included. We don't see how Heidi got to her grandfathers, met Peter or his grandmother. I don't know if it is somehow a mistake on just my movie or if they are all missing the first scenes. The quality of the rest of the film was fine and just as good as I remembered. But, if you want to see the whole film, get the VHS.

Heidi and Football
This is the 1968 remake of Heidi, I believe it was made for television and is quite famous for having pre-empted that November, 17, 1968 Jets/Raiders game and making football fans miss the rest of the game so some football fans of that time probably have bad feelings about this movie though I think it's still a sweet story about a little girl from The Swiss Alps being taken away from her beloved Grandfather and being sent to live with a cold, unfeeling aunt and that horrible governess and how she befriends wheelchair bound Clara and tries to get back home to her grandfather!

lovely film; poor DVD quality
Very enjoyable movie marred by washed out color. The Alps are breathtaking, but you wouldn't know it from this DVD.

So, I give the movie itself 4 stars, and the DVD 1 star.

GREAT STORY...EXTREMELY POOR QUALITY DVD
This is a great story with wonderful characters and fine acting but the quality of the DVD is awful. There are scenes that are out of focus, fuzzy and choppy. Even for the great price, extremely poor quality.

Absolutely Delightful Family Film
Short, sweet, and simply - This is a fabulous family film that will have you laughing and crying at the same time. It is a film filled with old fashion family values spun in a delightful tale and is absolutely one of our family's favorite films. It is a film for children and adults alike and is clearly a "feel good", "must see" film. You can't help but enjoy this film !!! ... Read more

Reviews (32)

My favorite Jane Eyre version.
I saw this version of Jane Eyre in China when I was a teenager in early 80's. I had read the book by then and was overwhelmed by the great performance of George Scott and Susannah York. I felt that they played Rochester and Jane just as exactly as I imagined. The music score was great throughout and it truly expressed the spirit of the characters and the story. I have never forgot the main theme for the past twenty some years. This is one of my all time favorite films.
However, I have to say that the DVD quality is terrible. At least two scenes are missing in the DVD version. The pictures are too dark and blurred. What a pity!
But, no matter what, I still love this version of Jane Eyre.

Don't Bother!
Don't bother unless you can't find the version with Timothy Dalton. I watched that version first. Then this one. This one was so poorly done in comparison that I got up and mopped the kitchen floor while it played and fast forwarded through the non-talking scenes. While the acting was good enough, the script leaves too much unsaid. It is difficult to see why the two main characters would bother falling in love with each other. The plot just wasn't developed enough to warrant it. So many key parts of the story are missing. I highly recommend the version with Timothy Dalton and Zetah Clarke, if you can find it.

Oh, come on...
Oh, come on y'all...I admit I did not read all 29 other reviews, but this is NOT the worst movie ever made. I recently bought this DVD. The last time I saw this was on TV in 1971, I think it was a Hallmark Hall of Fame production? Anyway I remembered loving it and when I saw it again I still loved it. Has there ever been a plain Jane? of course not. Scott's Mr. Rochester came across as a man who has seen a lot of wear and tear in his efforts to forget his problems. Here he gradually wakes up to the possibility of a new life. He is reluctant, conflicted but unable to resist trying somehow to win Jane and begin again.
The script dealt very well with the made-for-TV constraints. The writer did not have the luxury of using big chunks of dialogue stright from the book, as the BBC might do (there is a wonderful Timothy Dalton/Zelah Clarke version that does just that) but zips along with great concision, hitting the high points with economy and clarity. This version tries to recast the characters' concern in modern terms and I think succeeds without seeming too dated thirty years on.
An the music is beautiful. It's like another character - the theme stayed with me all these years and it is as pretty and haunting as I remember.
And yeah, it was a nice production but the quality of the DVD is not very good. But not bad enough to keep me from enjoying it.

Impossible to watch
In the first place, there is no first place. The movie starts at Lowood. (Where they cut Jane's hair instead of Helen's) The editing has us jumping from one scene to the next with the certain knowledge that we've missed the scene in between. It is so dark, it's almost impossible to watch. Susannah York is brutally bad -- Jane Eyre is not supposed to wear eyeliner and false eyelashes--I'm almost sure of that. Thornfield (as far as I could tell) was appropriately gloomy. Stick with the Orson Welles version -- He IS Rochester to me. And why do they keep remaking this in the first place? Aren't there now about 10 versions?

A Real Disappointment
I had high hopes for this film, because I could readily envision George C. Scott as Rochester. But, in the end, I think this is the very worst film version of Jane Eyre that I've ever seen.

No attempt is made to make Suzannah York plain (she is called "pretty" several times); the actress does a fair job balancing Jane's passion with her temperance, but she seems to lack any real fire. Sadly, feminist diatribes are sometimes inserted into her dialogue, which reek of the 1970s.

As Rochester, George C. Scott has potential, but he's largely hampered by the script. He can be both tender and tortured, fiery and depressed, but somehow the mix just never quite works.

The script is just terrible--often corny. Many changes were made to the story line for no apparent reason (other than, perhaps, the screenwriter thought they "knew better" than Charlotte Bronte). Worst of all, the quality of the picture is so bad, I wondered if I'd bought a pirated copy! The Lowood section of the film, in particular, is so dark that I often had a hard time making out facial expressions.

I don't know if scenes are missing from the original film, but I can say that the editing is very poor. For example, at one point Jane asks if Grace Poole is the one causing trouble at Thornfield...yet the audience has heard nothing about the character of Grace Poole up to that point.

Overall, there is nothing really to recommend this film. It is slow, boring, and disappointing. ... Read more

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"Beauty Scarred by Silly Human Fears and Presumption."
A moving but disturbing film about the stupidity, crudity, and unconscious brutishness of ordinary human beings possessed of too little intelligence to act with dependable good sense in an extraordinary situation, with tragedy as a result. Great charm, tenderness, and sensitivity, and then the ugly foolhardy horror that ends the story, and leaves pain, bewilderment, and emptiness as a moral lesson for viewers. Beware of the pretenses of appointed and arrogant institutional authority, lest we all become its pathetic victims. ... Read more

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Compromised by (lack of) technology
As a two hour distillation of an 800-page book, this movie is much better than the Masterpiece Theatre version: all the big scenes and memorable lines are retained here. The actors are usually high-profile British actors of the 1970's: Edith Evans (Aunt Betsey), Susan Hampshire (Agnes), Ron Moody (Uriah Heep), Ralph Richardson (Micawber) and cameos by Laurence Olivier (Creakle), Richard Attenborough, Windy Hiller & Michael Redgrave. The score is composed & conducted by Sir Malcolm Arnold.

But the "fly in the ointment" is that this marvelous adaptation by Jack Pulman has not been remastered! Colors are faded, but worse, there are a number of "blips" in some scenes. So the end result is a 5-star performance compromised by the lack of technology.
The movie opens with David, grieving and upset at the blows life has dealt him, aimlessly walking the English coast. He remembers in a series of "flashbacks" the blows he has suffered. After his litany of misfortunes are recounted, the development of Aunt Betsey's & the Wickfield's current dilemmas are resolved through David's involvement in the current world, rather than his absorption in the past.
I had read (& loved) the novel about five years before I first saw this production on TV in the late '70's; other reviewers seem to have had difficulty with the series of flashbacks used in the film---I did not.

Don't Judge the Movie by the DVD
I first saw this made-for-TV production over 20 years ago, when it was bright, shiny, new, and sported a dream cast of British pros, many of whom are no longer with us. Unfortunately, there are only two DVD releases of this production and BOTH are equally wretched, whichever you choose. The DVD has extremely poor color and looks as if it were taken from an old, faded video print, with lots of serious color bleeds and other problems you'd find in a video that's ready to be discarded. Any night shots, many indoor shots, and anything in which the color red is dominant will cause your eyes to positively ache. For example, the scene where Steerforth's drowned body is discovered originally had some emotional impact, but on the DVD, the body is so unrecognizable that ones only reaction is annoyance. And the sound quality is so tinny and horrible you'll miss a great deal of the dialogue. If this production is ever released on a decent DVD, one will be able to relish some incredible performances, especially those of Ron Moody as Uriah, Laurence Olivier as Creakle, Ralph Richardson and Wendy Hiller as the Micawbers, Edith Evans as Betsy Trotwood, Pamela Franklin as Dora, and Susan Hampshire as Agnes, to name just a few. Even so, there are those who might find the non-linear approach to this story confusing, since it is told in flashbacks, but I think the real confusion here rests with the viewer's inability to see and the listener's inability to hear. When you add a non-linear structure to THAT mix, you're done for. In short, don't buy this DVD -- it's cheap but no bargain. Hope instead that some day a decent copy will be available, because this version is an insult to all the talent who originally contributed to this production.

Could not even finish watching it! ZERO STARS!
I would give it zero stars if I could. Despite its "illustrious cast" this movie is the worst film adaptation of any Dickens work I have ever seen. I purchased the DVD on ebay thinking "DVD" meant "quality" but I couldn't have been more wrong. The DVD picture and sound quality is so incredibly awful you think you are viewing a poorly copied video tape (one that sat in a hot car for a few hours or got lost in a sandbox!). I couldn't understand every other word and the "visual noise" (scratches, spots, lines, etc.) were so numerous and distracting it was like trying to watch a movie in a room full of buzzing insects. Besides the poor picture and sound the movie itself was simply unbearable. It was incredibly slow, dull and one of the most boring movies I ever attempted to endure. I finally gave up and called it quits. I won't even try to give away my copy. It's not even worth watching if its free. I will never purchase another DVD or video by Brentwood Home Video again!

YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR...
This DVD seemed a bargain, as it was a period piece with a most illustrious cast. Being a lover of period pieces and a fan of Charles Dickens, I immediately snapped it up. Well, you get what you pay for. Despite the illustrious cast, this body of work is dead on arrival.

Robin Phillips gamely plays the part of David Copperfield. He is, however, a rather colorless chap and is not strong enough to hold this film together, which is unfortunate, as he is the linchpin around which this drama revolves. Told in a series of flashbacks, this contrivance is one of the weaknesses in the film, as it tends to be confusing and adds nothing to the film, but rather, detracts a great deal. This retropsective of David Copperfield's life shows him losing his mother at an early age and being left in the hands of an unloving stepfather. Pulled out of school to toil in a factory as a young child, he runs away and makes it to the home of his loving aunt who raises him. The viewer watches him grow up in Victorian England and sees how he fairs against the vicissitudes of life. The cast of characters with whom he interacts is vibrant, and it is they who manage to keep this two hour film somewhat afloat. Ultimately, however, it tanks.

The all star ensemble is a plethora of riches, with screen greats Richard Attenborough, Ron Moody, Lawrence Olivier, Ralph Richardson, Michael Redgrave, Dame Edith Evans, Wendy Hiller, Susan Hampshire, and Pamela Franklin lighting up the screen at different moments. Even their individual, luminous performances, however, are not enough to make this turkey work, so poorly put together and choppy is the film.

The DVD is offers some special features, such as a classic cartoon, a movie trivia game, and a DVD dictionary. The picture quality is sometimes grainy, though the sound quality is good.

Unviewable
I intend to return this video as the sound quality as well as picture quality are very, very poor. I was extremely disappointed as I have been trying to find the old BBC presentation of this story and thought this was it!! ... Read more

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WONDERFUL-IGNORE THE PREVIOUS REVIEW!
I'm glad to find this Christmas movie starring Natalie Cole. I'd seen it a few years ago on cable & loved it. Though I haven't seen it since; I still remember the story of Lily, housekeeper for a wealthy white woman with a little boy(Brian Bonsall, the littlest Keaton on Family Ties). All hell breaks loose when Brian runs away to join Lily on her trip home for the holidays. His mom thinks Lily kidnapped the boy & reports it to the police. Get this video & see a great holiday story, see the end result for yourself & enjoy! Highly recommended!

The worst movie ever!
Don't watch this. Your money will be better spend if you flush it down the toilet. ... Read more

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Only part of the film!
This version of Heidi was my absolute favorite movie as a child. I have the VHS version and decided to upgrade to the DVD. I couldn't believe it when I started watching it that the first part of the film is not even included. We don't see how Heidi got to her grandfathers, met Peter or his grandmother. I don't know if it is somehow a mistake on just my movie or if they are all missing the first scenes. The quality of the rest of the film was fine and just as good as I remembered. But, if you want to see the whole film, get the VHS.

Heidi and Football
This is the 1968 remake of Heidi, I believe it was made for television and is quite famous for having pre-empted that November, 17, 1968 Jets/Raiders game and making football fans miss the rest of the game so some football fans of that time probably have bad feelings about this movie though I think it's still a sweet story about a little girl from The Swiss Alps being taken away from her beloved Grandfather and being sent to live with a cold, unfeeling aunt and that horrible governess and how she befriends wheelchair bound Clara and tries to get back home to her grandfather!

lovely film; poor DVD quality
Very enjoyable movie marred by washed out color. The Alps are breathtaking, but you wouldn't know it from this DVD.

So, I give the movie itself 4 stars, and the DVD 1 star.

GREAT STORY...EXTREMELY POOR QUALITY DVD
This is a great story with wonderful characters and fine acting but the quality of the DVD is awful. There are scenes that are out of focus, fuzzy and choppy. Even for the great price, extremely poor quality.

Absolutely Delightful Family Film
Short, sweet, and simply - This is a fabulous family film that will have you laughing and crying at the same time. It is a film filled with old fashion family values spun in a delightful tale and is absolutely one of our family's favorite films. It is a film for children and adults alike and is clearly a "feel good", "must see" film. You can't help but enjoy this film !!! ... Read more

Reviews (13)

Fish Hooks!!!?
Fish Hooks!!!?
A portly George C. Scott reprises his role from the 1970 classic Patton. Too bad this movie is awful. Briefly stated, this is a sequel that should not have been made. The flimsy dialog, poor editing, and cumbersome made-for-television format do no justice to Francis Ford Coppola's original epic. Be sure to note the expanding belt-line... only a few months in movie-time, but Scott looked like he'd been hanging out with Marlon Brando for the 16 years between films.

Great sequal to Patton
George C. Scott returns as George S. Patton in this sequal to Patton. The movie starts after World War II and shows how he could not adjust to his peacetime role as military governor of Bavaria. Then he gets in more trouble when he lobbies for war against the Soviet Union and gets stripped of his command. And their is the mystery surrounding Patton's death.

George C. Scott does a great job in his portrayal of one of the great military leaders of the 20th century. I think it is a good buy for people who like Patton or who like movies dealing with World War II.

good follow up
this movie is not a academy award winner, but documents the life after the war in germany, and general patton's need to
still be a effective leader even with the buracey of post ar germany.
this movie fill's in the gap's after the opriginal 1970
movie. the dvd is a decent version, but needs to be
cleaned upa bit.

Sad but true
George C. Scott reprises his role as Patton in the 2nd part of the movie "Patton" It picks up where the movie left off, with the end of WWII to the tragic car accident that left Patton paralyzed. Eva Marie Saint climbs aboard as Mrs. Patton. Beautifully done!

Weak film
What a waste of time. They stick fish hooks in his jaw and for two amd a half hours you get to watch G. C. Scott with fish hooks in his jaw mumble weak lines about a person he never met.
And my DVD copy is blurry. What a bore. ... Read more

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Compromised by (lack of) technology
As a two hour distillation of an 800-page book, this movie is much better than the Masterpiece Theatre version: all the big scenes and memorable lines are retained here. The actors are usually high-profile British actors of the 1970's: Edith Evans (Aunt Betsey), Susan Hampshire (Agnes), Ron Moody (Uriah Heep), Ralph Richardson (Micawber) and cameos by Laurence Olivier (Creakle), Richard Attenborough, Windy Hiller & Michael Redgrave. The score is composed & conducted by Sir Malcolm Arnold.

But the "fly in the ointment" is that this marvelous adaptation by Jack Pulman has not been remastered! Colors are faded, but worse, there are a number of "blips" in some scenes. So the end result is a 5-star performance compromised by the lack of technology.
The movie opens with David, grieving and upset at the blows life has dealt him, aimlessly walking the English coast. He remembers in a series of "flashbacks" the blows he has suffered. After his litany of misfortunes are recounted, the development of Aunt Betsey's & the Wickfield's current dilemmas are resolved through David's involvement in the current world, rather than his absorption in the past.
I had read (& loved) the novel about five years before I first saw this production on TV in the late '70's; other reviewers seem to have had difficulty with the series of flashbacks used in the film---I did not.

Don't Judge the Movie by the DVD
I first saw this made-for-TV production over 20 years ago, when it was bright, shiny, new, and sported a dream cast of British pros, many of whom are no longer with us. Unfortunately, there are only two DVD releases of this production and BOTH are equally wretched, whichever you choose. The DVD has extremely poor color and looks as if it were taken from an old, faded video print, with lots of serious color bleeds and other problems you'd find in a video that's ready to be discarded. Any night shots, many indoor shots, and anything in which the color red is dominant will cause your eyes to positively ache. For example, the scene where Steerforth's drowned body is discovered originally had some emotional impact, but on the DVD, the body is so unrecognizable that ones only reaction is annoyance. And the sound quality is so tinny and horrible you'll miss a great deal of the dialogue. If this production is ever released on a decent DVD, one will be able to relish some incredible performances, especially those of Ron Moody as Uriah, Laurence Olivier as Creakle, Ralph Richardson and Wendy Hiller as the Micawbers, Edith Evans as Betsy Trotwood, Pamela Franklin as Dora, and Susan Hampshire as Agnes, to name just a few. Even so, there are those who might find the non-linear approach to this story confusing, since it is told in flashbacks, but I think the real confusion here rests with the viewer's inability to see and the listener's inability to hear. When you add a non-linear structure to THAT mix, you're done for. In short, don't buy this DVD -- it's cheap but no bargain. Hope instead that some day a decent copy will be available, because this version is an insult to all the talent who originally contributed to this production.

Could not even finish watching it! ZERO STARS!
I would give it zero stars if I could. Despite its "illustrious cast" this movie is the worst film adaptation of any Dickens work I have ever seen. I purchased the DVD on ebay thinking "DVD" meant "quality" but I couldn't have been more wrong. The DVD picture and sound quality is so incredibly awful you think you are viewing a poorly copied video tape (one that sat in a hot car for a few hours or got lost in a sandbox!). I couldn't understand every other word and the "visual noise" (scratches, spots, lines, etc.) were so numerous and distracting it was like trying to watch a movie in a room full of buzzing insects. Besides the poor picture and sound the movie itself was simply unbearable. It was incredibly slow, dull and one of the most boring movies I ever attempted to endure. I finally gave up and called it quits. I won't even try to give away my copy. It's not even worth watching if its free. I will never purchase another DVD or video by Brentwood Home Video again!

YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR...
This DVD seemed a bargain, as it was a period piece with a most illustrious cast. Being a lover of period pieces and a fan of Charles Dickens, I immediately snapped it up. Well, you get what you pay for. Despite the illustrious cast, this body of work is dead on arrival.

Robin Phillips gamely plays the part of David Copperfield. He is, however, a rather colorless chap and is not strong enough to hold this film together, which is unfortunate, as he is the linchpin around which this drama revolves. Told in a series of flashbacks, this contrivance is one of the weaknesses in the film, as it tends to be confusing and adds nothing to the film, but rather, detracts a great deal. This retropsective of David Copperfield's life shows him losing his mother at an early age and being left in the hands of an unloving stepfather. Pulled out of school to toil in a factory as a young child, he runs away and makes it to the home of his loving aunt who raises him. The viewer watches him grow up in Victorian England and sees how he fairs against the vicissitudes of life. The cast of characters with whom he interacts is vibrant, and it is they who manage to keep this two hour film somewhat afloat. Ultimately, however, it tanks.

The all star ensemble is a plethora of riches, with screen greats Richard Attenborough, Ron Moody, Lawrence Olivier, Ralph Richardson, Michael Redgrave, Dame Edith Evans, Wendy Hiller, Susan Hampshire, and Pamela Franklin lighting up the screen at different moments. Even their individual, luminous performances, however, are not enough to make this turkey work, so poorly put together and choppy is the film.

The DVD is offers some special features, such as a classic cartoon, a movie trivia game, and a DVD dictionary. The picture quality is sometimes grainy, though the sound quality is good.

Unviewable
I intend to return this video as the sound quality as well as picture quality are very, very poor. I was extremely disappointed as I have been trying to find the old BBC presentation of this story and thought this was it!! ... Read more

Reviews (4)

Good Movie - Bad Transfer!
This film is a good psychological thriller, with great performances by Patty Duke, David McCallum, Lew Ayres, Beulah Bondi, and Dorothy McGuire. The story is about a newly married couple Lara and Mark Wilson (Duke & McCallum), who for go their Hotel reservations to go stay at his Mother's home unannounced. It's the first time New wife Lara will meet her Mother-in-law. Mother Wilson (Mcguire) is in the midst of some mental problems where she thinks her first daughter-in-law is speaking to her from the beyond - Yes, the first Mrs. Wilson is dead!

Of course Mark hasn't told Lara how his first wife died, and he doesn't want Lara talking to his Mom - Why? Mother Wilson is also very adamant about Lara & Mark leaving the house immediately. Mark and Laura don't heed Mother Wilson's' request to leave the house and the supernatural fun begins!

This is a fun film with a decent story that would be fine for the whole family - however the VHS version is plagued by a very bad transfer - it's a very soft transfer and where it's supposed to be black, it's kind of dark green! Since this film is not available in any other format, It's not a bad way to spend 90min.

(Recommended only for content of film not quality of VHS tape.)

5 STARS
A newlywed couple move into a house that turns out to be haunted, By who you ask? I'm not telling, (: But it turns out the husband has secrets in his past that have come back to haunt him. Problem is the haunt doesn't want to possess him, you guessed it, it's sweet Patty it's after. Now she has a fight for her life when her impulese grow more uncontrollable. Patty's great movie, "If Tomorrow Comes" had a sad ending, will this one? My lips are sealed, ]: See how it ends. This is another one that will be in my video library until I end, (: misskittykatt ^..^

Pretty good way to pass the evening
Back in the days when TV-movies were more about stories than the latest adaptation of a news event, "She Waits" appeared as a CBS movie of the week. Featuring Patty Duke, "The Man from U.N.C.L.E.'s" David McCallum, and film vets Lew Ayres, Beulah Bondi, and Dorothy McGuire, the flick is a nice psychological thriller. Although it is not a classic of the genre, it still benefits from great performances, a satisfying denouement, and a haunting score, similar to John Williams' work on "Jane Eyre."

The movie exhibits more of a subtle style of horror that makes it a fitting companion to the likes of "The Haunting" (1963's version, not the recent Liam Neeson/Catherine Zeta-Jones fiasco), "The Innocents," and Disney's underrated "Watcher in the Woods."

Duke Great in SHE WAITS
In this mysterious Film starring Patty Duke, we get to see the tremendous dramatic ability that she brings to her character, Laura. Laura, newly married, discovers that her husband is still haunted by the death of his first wife, Elaine. Elaine's ghost seems to be after Laura---but, is it really happening or is it only in Laura's mind? This film would be marginally entertaining only if not for the outstanding dramatic performance of Patty Duke. She makes the character riveting and memorable and turns what might have been a mediocre film into a viewer's delight. ... Read more

Reviews (13)

Fish Hooks!!!?
Fish Hooks!!!?
A portly George C. Scott reprises his role from the 1970 classic Patton. Too bad this movie is awful. Briefly stated, this is a sequel that should not have been made. The flimsy dialog, poor editing, and cumbersome made-for-television format do no justice to Francis Ford Coppola's original epic. Be sure to note the expanding belt-line... only a few months in movie-time, but Scott looked like he'd been hanging out with Marlon Brando for the 16 years between films.

Great sequal to Patton
George C. Scott returns as George S. Patton in this sequal to Patton. The movie starts after World War II and shows how he could not adjust to his peacetime role as military governor of Bavaria. Then he gets in more trouble when he lobbies for war against the Soviet Union and gets stripped of his command. And their is the mystery surrounding Patton's death.

George C. Scott does a great job in his portrayal of one of the great military leaders of the 20th century. I think it is a good buy for people who like Patton or who like movies dealing with World War II.

good follow up
this movie is not a academy award winner, but documents the life after the war in germany, and general patton's need to
still be a effective leader even with the buracey of post ar germany.
this movie fill's in the gap's after the opriginal 1970
movie. the dvd is a decent version, but needs to be
cleaned upa bit.

Sad but true
George C. Scott reprises his role as Patton in the 2nd part of the movie "Patton" It picks up where the movie left off, with the end of WWII to the tragic car accident that left Patton paralyzed. Eva Marie Saint climbs aboard as Mrs. Patton. Beautifully done!

Weak film
What a waste of time. They stick fish hooks in his jaw and for two amd a half hours you get to watch G. C. Scott with fish hooks in his jaw mumble weak lines about a person he never met.
And my DVD copy is blurry. What a bore. ... Read more