I agree with all those that said Glenn Close, through no fault of her own, was not the person to cast in this role, and for reasons already stated. I realize this was filmed right after "101 Dalmatians" put her name back in headlines for a minute, but seriously.
Yep, Glenn Close is an amazing talent, but she's far too mature to play this role. Mitzi Gaynor was ideal as the naive young girl who is overwhelmed and unsure how to handle a budding romance with her mysterious and possibly dangerous older man. At Close's age, she's surely been around the block a few times... she's in her 60s! And the actor playing her mysterious "older" man is only a year older than she!
Nope, you can't top Mitzi Gaynor in the original film. ;-) Close is miscast.
Glenn's version is much better than Mitzi's lets face could Mitzi have played in Fatal Attraction or a lawyer in Jagged Edge their is only 1 Glenn no one else as her talent
Movie version of Sunset Boulevard? I don' think there will be one. She is a tad too old for this part but I adore her. She looks particularly old when her hair is wet. But what a talent. I loved her in Sunset Boulevard but I wish I'd also seen Betty Buckley.
Glenn Close looks like a big man the real Nellie was petite and lovely Glenn looks nothing like the small original HE can't sing there is nothing cute about that transgendered man!
Glen Close is an amazing talent. However, she is just to wise and sophisticated to fulfill the basic requirement of Nellie's character: naivety. In order to sympathize with her attitudes, we need to understand that she lacks a certain amount of exposure - largely due to her youth. But I can't wait to see Close in the movie version of SUNSET BLVD!!!
@showtunestarpower There's already a film version of "Sunset Boulevard" so I'm gonna assume you're talking about the musical film version of the Broadway play based on the 1950 film.
I'm sure Close has her fans as Norma but to me, nobody beats Swanson.
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This was horrible how dare them cast Ms. Close in Mitzi Gaynor's role she's to big structure-wise Mitzi was petite and could actually sing Ms. Close's greatest work was on Broadway when she played in Sunset Blvd.
Don't be stupid. Glenn Close is incredible, no matter who her predecessor was. Besides, it's a musical. It's meant to be redone and recast hundreds of times, and it always will be. The important thing is that she can bring a smile to her audience's face.
Everyone who has left a negative comment obviously can't handle Glenn's fierceness.
setwithacapitalj 5 days ago
Can you post Younger Than Springtime with Harry Connick Jr PWEASE?
Poet2916 2 weeks ago
I agree with all those that said Glenn Close, through no fault of her own, was not the person to cast in this role, and for reasons already stated. I realize this was filmed right after "101 Dalmatians" put her name back in headlines for a minute, but seriously.
KariIzumi1 3 weeks ago
Not puting the production down, it was good, but nothing can compare to the 58' version, just my opinion.
candr 3 weeks ago
Whenever I hear this song, I just can't help but think of PJ Harvey.
ThinkTink606432 3 weeks ago
Sorry to say it, but Mitzi Gaynor is way better....
missclassicforever 1 month ago
omg
marjamsultani 2 months ago
Nellie was prettier in the original....
leewonhallelujah 2 months ago
ellen DeGeneres?
jasperwoods 2 months ago
THIS IS MY FAVORITE SONG IN MY FAVORITE MUSICAL OF ALL TIME! I TRULY BELIEVE ALL OF US DO THIS WHEN WE'RE JILTED! ♫PEACE VIA MUSIC♫ VIVA MARIA!
magcarril 2 months ago
Yep, Glenn Close is an amazing talent, but she's far too mature to play this role. Mitzi Gaynor was ideal as the naive young girl who is overwhelmed and unsure how to handle a budding romance with her mysterious and possibly dangerous older man. At Close's age, she's surely been around the block a few times... she's in her 60s! And the actor playing her mysterious "older" man is only a year older than she!
Nope, you can't top Mitzi Gaynor in the original film. ;-) Close is miscast.
Jenifpoll 5 months ago 2
@Jenifpoll,
Agreed. Close is anything but feminine and a lousy actress to boot.
zoyclem 2 months ago
kinda looks like ellen
musicalfreakat11 5 months ago
the old version is better
carribeandreamer06 9 months ago 6
Glenn's version is much better than Mitzi's lets face could Mitzi have played in Fatal Attraction or a lawyer in Jagged Edge their is only 1 Glenn no one else as her talent
mccasper6068 10 months ago
Wrong you know nothing....k
HIPHOPrevoltion 11 months ago
At least she's handling it better than in Fatal Attraction.
tkellnerus 11 months ago
Yeppers I'm gonna wash that man right outta my hair!
toemeraldcity 1 year ago
50ish, aristocratic, Close as Nelly Forebush?! What could they have been thinking?!
mobydoug 1 year ago
She's far too old! Nellie and Emile are supposed to have a noticeable age gap as well as different nationalities.
missbabyice 1 year ago
Glenn Close actually a 55 year-old full bird colonel here masquerading as a 2nd Lt.
When she "washes that man right out of her hair" she can then have little
Nellie to herself.
Varianna12 1 year ago
OMG that is a really weird song.
ashlyni77 1 year ago
miscast
evans54 1 year ago 2
i enjoy it so much
ddbjg 1 year ago 2
Hey it's glen close! I didn't know she could sing!
TaleahHannah 1 year ago
@TaleahHannah She was great in the musical Sunset Blvd.
littlesongbird1 1 year ago
Movie version of Sunset Boulevard? I don' think there will be one. She is a tad too old for this part but I adore her. She looks particularly old when her hair is wet. But what a talent. I loved her in Sunset Boulevard but I wish I'd also seen Betty Buckley.
roccoh21 1 year ago
@roccoh21 My friend got to see Betty Buckley when she was in it. It was great!
littlesongbird1 1 year ago
at least she can sing it.
dudewheresmydignity 1 year ago
wtf?? she was wayy too old for this part
Lily25ist 2 years ago 29
@Lily25ist maybe she meet all the little'uns to the part with her awesomeness
Lala2616 1 year ago
@Lily25ist Another shithead. I was overseas in 1961, and I saw this movie with dozens of bods, and you know shit. So shut up!!!!!!"
Grifiki 1 year ago
@Lily25ist yes it is weird to see her play this role especially the duet scene "some enchanted evening"
toemeraldcity 1 year ago
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Glenn Close was sexy in Fatal Attraction & Dangereous Liasons but this?????????
bloodyspurs 2 years ago
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bloodyspurs 2 years ago
Glenn Close looks like a big man the real Nellie was petite and lovely Glenn looks nothing like the small original HE can't sing there is nothing cute about that transgendered man!
ifusuckilltellu 2 years ago
What "real" Nellie?
Anyway, I love how Glenn Close looks like a woman who would be involved in a war, not some dainty feminine model who'd look totally out of place.
AAMLfan 1 year ago 2
sorry Glen CLose, but you aint Mitzy Gaynor. four stars cuz I love this song. But I be liking the original from the movie or the stage show.
FellowTraveller 2 years ago
Glen Close is an amazing talent. However, she is just to wise and sophisticated to fulfill the basic requirement of Nellie's character: naivety. In order to sympathize with her attitudes, we need to understand that she lacks a certain amount of exposure - largely due to her youth. But I can't wait to see Close in the movie version of SUNSET BLVD!!!
showtunestarpower 2 years ago 33
@showtunestarpower There's already a film version of "Sunset Boulevard" so I'm gonna assume you're talking about the musical film version of the Broadway play based on the 1950 film.
I'm sure Close has her fans as Norma but to me, nobody beats Swanson.
tunapup1 1 year ago
@showtunestarpower Is that confirmed? I heard that as a rumor. I would love to see her in it!
littlesongbird1 1 year ago
I'm playing Nellie in my church's production of South Pacific and I'm watching every version possible of every song. I love the part!
singingmaniac16 2 years ago
I spot Helen Dallimore! Love her!
dementieva12 2 years ago
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lwest20 2 years ago
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This was horrible how dare them cast Ms. Close in Mitzi Gaynor's role she's to big structure-wise Mitzi was petite and could actually sing Ms. Close's greatest work was on Broadway when she played in Sunset Blvd.
ifusuckilltellu 2 years ago
Don't be stupid. Glenn Close is incredible, no matter who her predecessor was. Besides, it's a musical. It's meant to be redone and recast hundreds of times, and it always will be. The important thing is that she can bring a smile to her audience's face.
ElleAgnes 2 years ago
thanks so much for uploading! it's hard to get that movie in europe! glenn close is just sooo amazing!
merynela 2 years ago
Do you have the whole movie? I saw it when it was first on t.v. and I'd love to see it again.
choirgirl171 2 years ago