As well, (sorry, I talk a lot, LOL) it had Robert Wise as the director (who directed the S of M), so they probably figured the film was foolproof. The problem I think was twofold; Lawrence wasn't a particularly likeable character, and was really, a rather narcissistic flake, who could be very loveable, but drove people nuts. Julie Andrews exudes extreme common sense, and in that, she's quite miscast. I think it was just too much, and wasn't really edited that well. It's a kind of shapeless film.
It's a very interesting film, but it has no pacing. I think they were trying to do for Julie Andrews what Funny Girl did for Barbra Streisand. Lawrence and Fannie Brice were of the same generation, (and in a way, so were Andrews and Streisand) so I think that was the logic there. Plus Julie was at this point the biggest female film star in the world after Mary Poppins and Sound of Music, so it's understandable to see the studio's logic.
it is only on rediscovery that we can see the movie Star as classic that as it is some of julie andrews best work. when it was released it suffered from a lousy movie poster and poor marketing and timing. when the film failed at the box office it was edited and ruined. It is good that we can finally see the directors cut of the film and enjoy a very good musical. if you are a fan
check out,thoroughly modern Millie and darling lili
As well, (sorry, I talk a lot, LOL) it had Robert Wise as the director (who directed the S of M), so they probably figured the film was foolproof. The problem I think was twofold; Lawrence wasn't a particularly likeable character, and was really, a rather narcissistic flake, who could be very loveable, but drove people nuts. Julie Andrews exudes extreme common sense, and in that, she's quite miscast. I think it was just too much, and wasn't really edited that well. It's a kind of shapeless film.
talldarkfunny 7 months ago
It's a very interesting film, but it has no pacing. I think they were trying to do for Julie Andrews what Funny Girl did for Barbra Streisand. Lawrence and Fannie Brice were of the same generation, (and in a way, so were Andrews and Streisand) so I think that was the logic there. Plus Julie was at this point the biggest female film star in the world after Mary Poppins and Sound of Music, so it's understandable to see the studio's logic.
talldarkfunny 7 months ago
STAR has great musical numbers but it's a lousy film.
GaryFTaylor 9 months ago
Julie is a star no matter the movie. Thanks for posting this.
cilrogers 11 months ago
it is only on rediscovery that we can see the movie Star as classic that as it is some of julie andrews best work. when it was released it suffered from a lousy movie poster and poor marketing and timing. when the film failed at the box office it was edited and ruined. It is good that we can finally see the directors cut of the film and enjoy a very good musical. if you are a fan
check out,thoroughly modern Millie and darling lili
bryandawkins 1 year ago
Beautiful.Julie Andrews,like Gertie, is a real star.
Thank you S7ilver.
zzenzero 1 year ago
Wonderfully directed, edited, acted. The best part of the movie and one of the best things Robert Wise had ever done.
Risingson2 2 years ago