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Guess Who's Coming To Dinner (40th Anniversary Edition) [DVD] [2008]

Sidney Poitier (Actor), Katherine Hepburn (Actor), Stanley Kramer (Director) | Rated: Parental Guidance | Format: DVD
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (25 customer reviews)

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  • Actors: Sidney Poitier, Katherine Hepburn, Spencer Tracy
  • Directors: Stanley Kramer
  • Format: Subtitled, PAL
  • Language: English
  • Subtitles: English, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, Hindi, Italian, Norwegian, Portuguese, Spanish, Swedish
  • Dubbed: Italian, Spanish
  • Subtitles For The Hearing Impaired: English
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 16:9 - 1.85:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: PG
  • Studio: Sony Pictures Home Ent.
  • DVD Release Date: 4 Feb 2008
  • Run Time: 103 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (25 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B000ZK9SUI
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 63,693 in Film & TV (See Top 100 in Film & TV)

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Spencer Tracy's last performance was in this well-meaning, handsome film by Stanley Kramer about a pair of white parents (Tracy and Katharine Hepburn) trying to make sense of their daughter's impending marriage to an African American doctor (Sidney Poitier). The film has been knocked over the years for padding conflict and stoking easy liberalism by making Poitier's character in every socio-economic sense a good catch: But what if Kramer had made this stranger a factory worker? Would the audience still find it as easy to accept a mixed-race relationship? But there's no denying the drawing power of this movie, which gets most of its integrity from the stirring performances of Tracy and Hepburn. When the former (who had been so ill that the production could not get completion insurance) gives a speech toward the end about race, love, and much else, it's impossible not to be affected by the last great moment in a great actor's life and career. --Tom Keogh

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Matt Drayton (Spencer Tracy, in his last film) and wife Christina (Katharine Hepburn) are lost for words when their daughter, Joey (Katharine Houghton), returns from her Hawaiian holiday with a fiancé in tow. What shocks them is not so much that Joey is to wed, but that her proposed husband - research scientist John Prentice (Sidney Poitier) - is black. The Draytons have always believed themselves to be broad-minded people, but find this put to the test when John says that the wedding will not go ahead without their whole-hearted approval. Writer William Rose and actress Katharine Hepburn won Oscars whilst the film was also nominated for a further six.
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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A masterpiece.... 8 May 2006
By RD VINE™ VOICE
Format:DVD
I saw this movie completely by chance as i stumbled across it on tv one night. Ended up watching it with my mother (who barely sights the tv except to watch the news!) and brother. We all absolutely loved it.

The story deals with racism in days gone by. When Joanna Drayton tells her parents that she has bagged herself a doctor their reaction is not quite what she expects.

The script is unbelievable and even though the movie revolves around a serious topic there are still several laugh-out-loud moments. I hope no one takes offence to that especially seeing as that I am of colour too and managed juuust fine.

There are no words to describe the acting. Katherine Hepburn plays Joanna's mother and Spencer Tracy her father. If you have ever seen a Katherine Hepburn movie you know what I mean about there being no words. If you haven't, what are you waiting for?! Start with this one. You won't be disappointed.

Enjoy...
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Gives a good synopsis of some complex issues in a different generation 23 Nov 2007
By Cwyu
Format:DVD
I had a look at this after being in a conference with a very famous black civil libertarian talking about issues of racial imbalance in his generation (ie. 60s America). This was highly recommended. I found it interesting that a generation or two later the social tendencies are more towards mixed couples (see Gen X & Y) and we really don't totally see just how segregated the world was. It is also quite frightening to see what the world would revert to if there was more laws infringing civil rights. Great movie, great performances by some fantastic actors. Should be a MUST SEE, just to understand what he world looked like, in terms of being racists and prejudiced, not so very long ago and how hard some people had to fight to just be considered people, not black, yellow, red or white, just people. Fantastic!
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26 of 28 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars You shouldn't miss it 10 Mar 2003
By A Customer
Format:DVD
I saw this film last night for the first time in years. I didn't remember it very well and I was afraid it might have not aged well. After all, mixed race marriages are quite common nowadays so, why should the film be relevant to today's audiences? The fact is it is. Apart from the fact that there's still plenty of racism around, I am sure that may parents still would have the reactions and thoughts that those parents have. And even if you disagree with me here, just think how it would be if you happened to be gay and had to introduce a partner to your parents.

But to me the best of the film is the chemistry between the actors. This is really the best of the film, and to me perhaps the reason why I enjoyed it so much. The supporting characters are great (the maid, the monsignor and the gallery manager, Sidney Poitier's father). Sidney Poitier and the girl (can't remember her name) are perfectly convincing as a young couple in love, afraid of what the parents might thing but strong enough to fight for it. But the best is really Katharine Hepburn and Spencer Tracy. She won an Oscar (number 2 out of 4), he missed it, but both of them are simply marvellous. At moments, you get insights to their own lives, like in no other film they did together: the way they look at each other at certain points in the film is not just acting to them, I'm sure it was real. Watch it and wonder why films aren't this good any more.

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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars A classic
My mum made me buy this film as she said I would love it. And of course I did. The acting talent alone tells the story incredibly and I really enjoyed the film. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Julie
5.0 out of 5 stars A thoughtful, well-acted film
I really enjoyed this film. It has the atmosphere of a stage play. Katharine Hepburn, Spencer Tracy and Sidney Poitier are excellent, as are the supporting players. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Mrs. Sarah Gall
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic
I think this film is perfecto it has every, love, tender and how to see the point of view of others about life. I love the actor and also the location. It's great.
Published 16 months ago by Dominick
5.0 out of 5 stars Great movie
Fantastic thoroughly enjoyed it!!!!!!
Sidney is great one to get my 22 year old loves this movie!!!! She requested it for her birthday
Published 17 months ago by Faithful
5.0 out of 5 stars Poitier shines
In my view a really good 1960's film..Sidney Poitier was excellant.and what a cast of actors to be alongside him..the speech by spencer tracy at the end was an acting classic.. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Leroy Weaver
5.0 out of 5 stars Guess who's coming to dinner?
Thoroughly enjoyed this film. What could have been a touchy subject, was treated with a humourous approach and very well acted as one would expect from the actors that took part
Published 17 months ago by Mrs. D. A. Ward
5.0 out of 5 stars Timeless..!
Although it might be considered un "pc" today, Tracy, Poitier and Hepburn were at their finest.
That said, I still think it's timeless..!
Published 18 months ago by Veronica1951
5.0 out of 5 stars A Classic you must have
To SPencer Tracy and Katherine Hepburn fans this is a must have. It shows that humour often is a better wepon in a controversial question than arms.
Published 19 months ago by Kristina Suder
5.0 out of 5 stars A definite "desert island" choice
This wonderful film was the perfect platform for the unique Tracy/Hepburn duo and is especially poignant as filming was completed only a few weeks before Tracy's death. Read more
Published on 5 Dec 2010 by Janiepie
5.0 out of 5 stars A must see film...
This is a fantastic film. A definite must see - shame they don't make films like they used to, such a nice film. Read more
Published on 1 Oct 2010 by Kate McCarthy
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