Also, has anyone seen the film Daphne, which details Daphne du Maurier's love relationship with Gertrude Lawrence? I believe she based the character of Rachel on Doubleday's wife with whom she was completely in love with, but it was never reciprocated. Interesting how art often imitates life and vice-versa.
I love this movie. I STILL don't know whether she was innocent or guilty and like Phillip, I'll never know for sure. What is the general consensus of you fellow viewers??.
@StorytellerRob Mm...i’m very puzzled myself...i read the book and loved the Du Maurier’s atmosphere in it. I remembered Rachel ’s character was very close to Rebecca’s; beautiful, confident. I also remembered that we discover that she did killed Ambrose and tries to kill Philip...I’m confused now...I love ODH but her face is too sweet for Rachel. Or...oh blast!I don’t know anymore
Thank you very much for the clip of the film "My Cousin Rachel." I live in Japan and finished reading a copy of the novel yesterday--January 28, 2012. The story was amazing and Daphne du Maurier has now become one of my favorite writers. I thought the film had been colorized, which unfortunately turned out to be wrong. But most of the lines have been directly quoted from the book. And I do enjoy seeing that lovely Olivia de Havilland play the role of Rachel.
i do think there was a point to be made-the poster just failed-badly-at making it
if i were to attempt to make the same point i'd say:
historical context is important and relevant when watching movies made before the civil rights movement, and the women's rights movement and passage of the civil rights act and the era
it would be a shame to dismiss all old movies as sexist and racist, and to miss the chance to appreciate them for what they do have to offer
To be sexist is to be ignorant. It's also ignorant to assume that racism and sexism were not considered 'insults' before the 20th century. Racism and sexism are much more than mere insults. Try injustice, inhumanity, exploitation... Which planet is plumerai66 living on, what other excuse is there for such as poor understanding of history, colonialism and women's rights.
To all PC propaganda victims, any time you read or watch something created or written a long time ago, 20th century and earlier, don't use your skewed judgment to judge the characters. Sexism and racism were not considered insults back then, or even entered into their reality. Much more is to be gotten out of old movies than your desire to insult them. Besides, who cares. It's worse to be ignorant than it is to be sexist.
Burton played this role perfectly. He was subdued and introspective for once. He usually overplays his movie roles because of his love of the stage and inability to transfer to the film media. Olivia was perfect as usual. There always seems to be an air about her that says "I'm perfect" though. Wonderful movie in every way.
Watching it after reading the book, I thought Burton well suited to the part, much more so than a polished English-public-school-type would have been. In the book Phillip is raised quite apart from the outer world and is shown to be very emotional, headstrong, and inexperienced. A raw, intense acting style is needed here.
What a great movie!
MrAdmario 1 week ago
Also, has anyone seen the film Daphne, which details Daphne du Maurier's love relationship with Gertrude Lawrence? I believe she based the character of Rachel on Doubleday's wife with whom she was completely in love with, but it was never reciprocated. Interesting how art often imitates life and vice-versa.
StorytellerRob 1 week ago
I love this movie. I STILL don't know whether she was innocent or guilty and like Phillip, I'll never know for sure. What is the general consensus of you fellow viewers??.
StorytellerRob 1 week ago
@StorytellerRob Mm...i’m very puzzled myself...i read the book and loved the Du Maurier’s atmosphere in it. I remembered Rachel ’s character was very close to Rebecca’s; beautiful, confident. I also remembered that we discover that she did killed Ambrose and tries to kill Philip...I’m confused now...I love ODH but her face is too sweet for Rachel. Or...oh blast!I don’t know anymore
xnewtime 3 days ago
WOW. JUST RENTED THE MOVIE ON MY KINDLE...AND IT'S RIGHT HERE.... lol I feel stupid xD
ClevverTv24 2 weeks ago
@ faith9chang: blah blah blah, get off your soap box and shut up. You're boring.
SwanhildKjaer 3 weeks ago
Thanks.
Beatiful movie, great novel.
ThesnakepatH 1 month ago
Thank you very much for the clip of the film "My Cousin Rachel." I live in Japan and finished reading a copy of the novel yesterday--January 28, 2012. The story was amazing and Daphne du Maurier has now become one of my favorite writers. I thought the film had been colorized, which unfortunately turned out to be wrong. But most of the lines have been directly quoted from the book. And I do enjoy seeing that lovely Olivia de Havilland play the role of Rachel.
Bluejeans0701 1 month ago
@faith-of course you are correct
i do think there was a point to be made-the poster just failed-badly-at making it
if i were to attempt to make the same point i'd say:
historical context is important and relevant when watching movies made before the civil rights movement, and the women's rights movement and passage of the civil rights act and the era
it would be a shame to dismiss all old movies as sexist and racist, and to miss the chance to appreciate them for what they do have to offer
stevenu2007 1 month ago
To be sexist is to be ignorant. It's also ignorant to assume that racism and sexism were not considered 'insults' before the 20th century. Racism and sexism are much more than mere insults. Try injustice, inhumanity, exploitation... Which planet is plumerai66 living on, what other excuse is there for such as poor understanding of history, colonialism and women's rights.
faith9chang 1 month ago
Thanks for the video :)
iffranruiz 2 months ago
To all PC propaganda victims, any time you read or watch something created or written a long time ago, 20th century and earlier, don't use your skewed judgment to judge the characters. Sexism and racism were not considered insults back then, or even entered into their reality. Much more is to be gotten out of old movies than your desire to insult them. Besides, who cares. It's worse to be ignorant than it is to be sexist.
plumeria66 2 months ago
am currently reading the book...this guy comes off as kind of a sexist dick
elmozakuro 2 months ago
Burton played this role perfectly. He was subdued and introspective for once. He usually overplays his movie roles because of his love of the stage and inability to transfer to the film media. Olivia was perfect as usual. There always seems to be an air about her that says "I'm perfect" though. Wonderful movie in every way.
mvies77 2 months ago
Watching it after reading the book, I thought Burton well suited to the part, much more so than a polished English-public-school-type would have been. In the book Phillip is raised quite apart from the outer world and is shown to be very emotional, headstrong, and inexperienced. A raw, intense acting style is needed here.
MissMaricatrin 3 months ago
What an atmospheric gem...thank you!
TheAolele 3 months ago
This is a favorite movie. TYSM for providing the opportunity to enjoy it again. Great video quality, too - SG
Spartangirl50 3 months ago
Olivia de Havilland was a perfect Rachel Ashley. And I think this score is one of Franz Waxman's best.
4Topwood 3 months ago
Burton is such is such a ham. No wonder he acknowledged and has been quoted as saying that Elizabeth was a more accomplished film actor than he was.
miltsar 3 months ago
@peymaania give it a break ...get over it
miltsar 3 months ago
I love Richard Burton...it´s difficult to find his movies...thank you so much Ric xxx
lilabalz 3 months ago
wow jealous of the late Liz Taylor, hussy?
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