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Bette Midler poured her heart and soul into For the Boys, the story of a pair of entertainers who repeatedly took time from their careers to entertain US troops at war, from World War II to Vietnam--and it sank like a stone at the box office. Granted, it's corny and emotionally over the top. It is the tale of an unlikely team of singer and comedian (played by Midler and James Caan), who are brought together for a reunion show in their dotage. As they nervously anticipate seeing each other for the first time in years, they are flooded with memories of their earlier days as a hot show-biz couple whose own troubles always took second place to their patriotic urge to buoy the boys in uniform. Some say this was a veiled film version of the Martha Raye story; Midler gives it her all and Caan isn't bad. But director Mark Rydell lays on the schmaltz so thickly at times that it overpowers the tougher material. --Marshall Fine, Amazon.com
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Showbiz veterans from the World War 2 era, Eddie Sparks (James Caan) and Dixie Leonard (Bette Midler) are to be given an award at a televised ceremony. Before the show, Dixie begins to reminisce about her career and long partnership with Eddie which began in 1942 at a USO Christmas show in London. Eddie took an immediate dislike to her, but their on-stage repartie was a hit with the audience and thus began a long and successful career. This took them through the War, the McCarthy era and up to the Vietnam War, but all along their off-stage relationship never changed - Dixie even stopped talking to Eddie at one point. So this reunion for the award ceremony is not something either of them are looking forward to.
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
By J. N. Valente
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Format:DVD
Following Dixie (Midler) along 50 years of USO Entertaining, losing her husband and her son along the way might sound clichéd and depressing. But Bette is at her best, the songs are fabulous and so is James Caan, btw.
The 'aged' make-up is a little bit OTT, but it makes the younger versions of the characters that much believable!
Not at all so US-patriotic you can't stand it. And very much Bette Midler mostly playing herself - always a delight!
The 'aged' make-up is a little bit OTT, but it makes the younger versions of the characters that much believable!
Not at all so US-patriotic you can't stand it. And very much Bette Midler mostly playing herself - always a delight!
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:VHS Tape
This film is class,Bette Midlers character Dixie Lenoard has been asked to pick up a life time award. When the chauffeur arrives to picks her up he finds a bitter old woman(with numerous witty lines).He tries to win her over and she recalls her life story,and tells all about her performing in the wars and how her partener Eddie Sparks(James Cann)treated her.Her story explians to him why she resents Eddie and why she is so bitter.This film contains some great songs and comedy and i think it could convert anyone into a bette midler fan.
24 of 26 people found the following review helpful
By Tina Wright
Format:DVD
A storyline packed full of emotion, comedy & drama, a fantastic array of some of the best songs you've ever heard and Bette Midler...does it get any better than this? I adore this movie and would recommend that everyone goes out and gets a copy now!!
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Bette Midler
this is just a brilliant film, just a wonderful story which shows how respst has just gone out of the window --- sad really
Published 2 months ago by margie withers
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bette at her glorious best!
fantastic film! music is brilliant and storyline smashing....but sad! role perfect for bette cos vocally she excels and comedy is perfect for her.would watch this again and again! Read more
Published 4 months ago by caroline slater
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Great Bette
I had the video tape of this film and nearly wore it out, i think Bette Midler is wonderful in this film, her acting and singing are brilliant, it dose make you laugh and it makes... Read more
Published 8 months ago by The Debbie
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For the Boys
Great film if you are a Bett Middler fan, she sings some great songs. It is also a great reminder of how war was and how many lives where lost.
Published 18 months ago by Mungar
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patriotism gone sour
Actually rather good.James Caan plays the insincere,self serving part very well and Bette plays Bette who gets caught up in it all . Read more
Published 22 months ago by R. Poole
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For the Girls (and Boys)
I enjoyed this movie. It came recommended from a friend and I must say I throughly enjoyed it. It uses the typical Hollywood rules from start to finish, but when you want a "weepy"... Read more
Published on 2 July 2010 by A. WILLIAMS
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Mothers day
Bought this for my mum, as a mothers day present, as she had seen it on tv, a while ago and had always wanted to get hold of it. So she was very happy when she got this. Read more
Published on 6 April 2010 by J. Norwood
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Worth seeing
This film is definitely worth seeing, has drama, humour, sadness, just great to watch! I think this one of Bette midler's best films.
Published on 23 Nov 2009 by chrissie
5.0 out of 5 stars
An Excellent buy for fans of Bette Midler or James Caan
I own both the film and sound track cd and as a fan of both artists found them v enjoyable. Bette Midler has the ability to make you laugh and cry with her usual outstanding... Read more
Published on 19 April 2008 by D. Sanderson
3.0 out of 5 stars
Watchable, But Only Just
Seemingly suggested by a combination of Bob Hope's legendary USO tours and the toxic relationship that sometimes develops between comedy team partners (with the likes of Martin and... Read more
Published on 3 July 2004 by Gary F. Taylor
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