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Strife-torn America wanted a meat-and-potatoes romance in the late 1960s, and the country embraced Erich Segal's slim, generic-sounding novel in a big way. It did so again for the film adaptation of Love Story in 1970, starring Ryan O'Neal as a law student who defies his rich and powerful father (Ray Milland) on every issue, including the former's love for a music student (Ali MacGraw). The two marry, start life together ... and then the Grim Reaper turns up at the door. Directed by Arthur Hiller (The In-Laws), the film ends up lacking the kind of stylistic boost that might have made it a must-see for the ages. But its faithfulness to the book's uncomplicated and, yes, moving intentions is pretty solid. O'Neal is convincing as a nice guy who's as bullheaded in his own way as his steely father (a nice job by Milland), and MacGraw has a way of getting under one's skin. A viewer just has to try not laughing at the refrain, "Love means never having to say you're sorry". --Tom Keogh
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DVD Special Features:
Theatrical Trailer
"A Classic Remembered" Documentary and Commentary by Director Arthur Hiller
Languages in Dolby Digital Mono: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish
Subtitles: English for the hearing impaired, English, Arabic, Bulgarian, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Hungarian, Icelandic, Italian, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Slovenian, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish
Commentary Subtitles: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish
1.78:1 Anamorphic Widescreen
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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Only having sketchy memories of this from briefly viewing it on TV once at least twenty odd years ago, I thought I knew I didn't like this 'manipulative tear jerker', so, during a phase of rewatching and reassessing some films I had dismissed without really paying attention to, I put this on to watch from beginning to end. And this was one that changed my casually made opinion of it. I didn't really know it was a story of the power of love between two people from such different backgrounds, I sort of knew there was a class thing there, but I didn't know how much of one there was, and how central this was to the story. It made for a very involving narrative because, naturally the viewer would be rooting for true love to conquer this petty divide, a divide as wide as a cavern in the eye's of the O'Neil character's prim and proper family. The sacrifice he makes to be with the one he loves is nothing short of heroic, and O'Neil's acting is superb. The screenplay is witty and memorable as it crystalises that young love lingo, the soppy nicknames each has for the other, and the collegy, wordy conversations that young elite college undergraduates have with each other. It actually tries quite hard not to be a maudling tear jerker, and makes McGraw's character quite a tough minded, no nonsense cookie, but with a real heart, who actually likes O'Neil's stern father more than he does, and is desperate for him to end his feud of silence with his father. Overall, an involving and enjoyable portrayal of a deep and passionate love.
13 of 14 people found the following review helpful
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I have to say that if anyone is even the remotest bit sensitive then this will make them cry! My mum and I were both howling by the end of the film!
As it has been described as cheesy, I must say that I did not find this a cheesy film. It is very sweet and romantic yet it is not one of those predictable films where the girl gets the guy and they live happily ever after. I believe that this is quite different from the usual stereotypical romantic films.
If you love soppy, adorable, romantic films, then this film is definitely a must.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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A brilliant film with a moral message that is as true today as it was when the movie was made.
The grass is not always greener...and you will live to regret hurting the one person who really loved you!!!
The grass is not always greener...and you will live to regret hurting the one person who really loved you!!!
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Happy, but sad..
Saw this film years and years ago, and decided to get on dvd.
Excellent quality and the film still made me cry.
Excellent quality and the film still made me cry.
Published 3 months ago by Hazola
good
baught this dvd for someone because they wanted it so they seen it before good price so i ordered it and they was very pleased
Published 3 months ago by Mr. Paul A. Dance
Unashamedly romantic
This is one of my favourite movies. It reminds me of the good old times. I must have watched it about a dozen times. Read more
Published 5 months ago by C. Stuart-monteith
A classic
Obviously a classic film but a little dated now. Not as good as I remember it. Fabulous score though by Francis lai. Good for a wet sunday afternoon!!
Published 15 months ago by Tony L Wilkins
nostalgic
I got this DVD because i loved this film and watched it some many times at the Cinema that I know most of the words. Read more
Published 18 months ago by A. Mepham
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Love story film { 1971 } A wonderful tear jerker film of deep love and very sad
loss of that love. Read more
loss of that love. Read more
Published 20 months ago by jeff
Nostalgia trip
Classic movie which I saw and loved as a teenager. Bought for my teenage daughter, she loves it too telling me she's a retro child!!!!
Published on 24 April 2010 by Mrs. S. Parker
Love Story re-visited
It was so nice to be able to get a copy of this film, wasn't sure I could, but Amazon usually provides. Read more
Published on 18 Mar 2010 by Mrs. M. Stevens
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One of my favourite movies of all time. I have watched this hundreds of times - no I'm not kidding I still need a box of tissues! Read more
Published on 15 Jan 2010 by Blondie
Brill film, oldie but goodie
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Published on 19 Oct 2009 by Ms. Sarah Dawkins
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