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United Kingdom released, PAL/Region 2 DVD: LANGUAGES: English ( Dolby Digital 2.0 ), WIDESCREEN (1.85:1), SPECIAL FEATURES: Interactive Menu, Scene Access, SYNOPSIS: An excellent musical score by the Bee Gees adds appeal to this curious little movie about two ten-year olds, Daniel and Melody (Mark Lester and Tracy Hyde) who are completely taken with each other and announce to their parents, in all seriousness, that they plan to get married. This marriage is not planned for the distant future, but as soon as possible. The uproar that is caused when their seriousness becomes clear is not too surprising. Their best friend Ornshaw (Jack Wild) is not too thrilled with their plan either. What makes the film work is that the entire story is told from the children's point of view in which the grownups' objections, since they have no relation to the truth of what the children are feeling, come across as silly or inconsequential. This film is a reunion of sorts for Oscar-winning Oliver! co-stars Mark Lester and Jack Wild. ...Melody
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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I originally saw this movie in the 1970s, and did not see it again until it was shown repeatedly on a UK cable TV channel in the early 90s. What a fab film!! The storyline is simple, however it literally has an explosive conclusion! This is definitely a feel good movie, that encapsulates the 1970/71 London/social issues /school etc. Being made at that period, everything is authentic. The atmosphere and mood is well achieved by the director of this film as well as the location in London and other places.
I won't go into the storyline, however `Melody' features an all star cast, that were popular in TV sitcoms as well as film. Though the humour is evident, the cast give some serious performances.
Added to the film is a brilliant soundtrack by the BEE GEES and Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young.
I understand this movie has gained an immense, international cult following, particularly in the Far East.
Onto the DVD itself. Firstly Optimum Home entertainment must be thanked for the debut official release of `Melody' on DVD in the UK. Optimum Home Entertainment releases are of high standard. The picture quality is excellent for a 1971 film. The film transfers have been restored. From beginning to the end credits of `Melody' there are no grain or dust or any markings! The colours are rich and vibrant. Details are clear. The sound is the original mono and presented in WIDESCREEN 1.85:1 There's only one extra which is the original WIDESCREEN UK film trailer with a notable Keith Baron narrating this trailer. There's no film grains either on this trailer!
The DVD cover art is fantastic, actually depicting the original UK LP soundtrack. Whereas the backcover is just as nice with colour publicity photos and an excellent film description.
I won't go into the storyline, however `Melody' features an all star cast, that were popular in TV sitcoms as well as film. Though the humour is evident, the cast give some serious performances.
Added to the film is a brilliant soundtrack by the BEE GEES and Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young.
I understand this movie has gained an immense, international cult following, particularly in the Far East.
Onto the DVD itself. Firstly Optimum Home entertainment must be thanked for the debut official release of `Melody' on DVD in the UK. Optimum Home Entertainment releases are of high standard. The picture quality is excellent for a 1971 film. The film transfers have been restored. From beginning to the end credits of `Melody' there are no grain or dust or any markings! The colours are rich and vibrant. Details are clear. The sound is the original mono and presented in WIDESCREEN 1.85:1 There's only one extra which is the original WIDESCREEN UK film trailer with a notable Keith Baron narrating this trailer. There's no film grains either on this trailer!
The DVD cover art is fantastic, actually depicting the original UK LP soundtrack. Whereas the backcover is just as nice with colour publicity photos and an excellent film description.
20 of 21 people found the following review helpful
Format:VHS Tape
A tale of teen (or rather pre-teen) love. In a very traditional school in England (where corporal punishment is still practiced), a boy and a girl (both about twelve) fall in love. Relatively realistic during most of its running time, during the final twenty minutes it falls into anarchist fantasy, as the children in the school thwart the attempts of the parents and the school masters to prevent their elopement and marriage. Unlike other reviewers, I didn't watch this as a child: it's not filtered by childhood memories, so I think I can judge it better as a movie. It's a good romantic story, sometimes demagogic, sometimes overwrought in its criticisms of traditional England, but it's still irresistible. The actress playing the girl, the beautiful Tracy Hyde, is fantastic (unfortunately, and despite her obvious talents, she never became a major star) The screenplay was by Alan Parker (the director was the unknown Waris Hussein, who would never made a major movie again). There is a great score, mostly by the Bee Gees, but the best song is probably is "Teach the Children" by Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young. The fine color photography is sometimes reminiscent of a 70s commercial, but it also let you see the London of almost forty years ago (one of the best scenes hve the young lovers skipping school and sightseeing around London). A relative failure in England and the United States when released, this nevertheless became a huge hit in Latin America and the Far East (specially, Japan). Incredibly, this movie has been very seldom shown in television, and the DVD is unavailable in many countries (including the UK and the US).
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Delightful tale of two school chidren who fall in love and vow to marry, much to the amusement (and derision) of their parents, teachers and classmates.
All three leads (Jack Wild, Mark Lester and Tracy Hyde) are charming, but Wild steals the show as ever. In one brilliantly conceived scene, he and Mark Lester head to the West End after missing their bus home, in what is clearly an homage to their jaunt round the capital in Oliver's 'Consider Yourself'. Wild reprises his impromptu dance with a street performer, and the two pinch apples again ('Whatever we've got we share!').
This film just encapsulates the 1970's - almost every scene is bathed in sunshine, with the kids running amuck in school, through a graveyard, under the old railways arches, and generally free to do whatever they like, pre-introduction of health-and-safety-madness. All topped off by a fab soundtrack and superb quality transfer to DVD.
Great nostalgia for anyone who grew up in this decade, and very poignant, both as a reminder of first love, and of the loss of a talented performer in Wild.
All three leads (Jack Wild, Mark Lester and Tracy Hyde) are charming, but Wild steals the show as ever. In one brilliantly conceived scene, he and Mark Lester head to the West End after missing their bus home, in what is clearly an homage to their jaunt round the capital in Oliver's 'Consider Yourself'. Wild reprises his impromptu dance with a street performer, and the two pinch apples again ('Whatever we've got we share!').
This film just encapsulates the 1970's - almost every scene is bathed in sunshine, with the kids running amuck in school, through a graveyard, under the old railways arches, and generally free to do whatever they like, pre-introduction of health-and-safety-madness. All topped off by a fab soundtrack and superb quality transfer to DVD.
Great nostalgia for anyone who grew up in this decade, and very poignant, both as a reminder of first love, and of the loss of a talented performer in Wild.
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Great nostalgia
Good audio and video quality. Good story and sense of humor. Good actors and music. Good thing this movie is still around to remind people of more tolerant, less uptight times. Read more
Published 8 days ago by S. Masud
Melody 1970's Film
I was so pleased with this purchase I cannot hardly put into words!!!! I searched for this film some years ago and at that time you couldn't buy it anywhere. Read more
Published 3 months ago by cheshamgirl
Very 1960s/70s ...
In a hundred years, people will look back on the late 60s/early 70s in bafflement. This 'curious little movie' combines some genuinely charming performances from its three young... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Bookbuff
Finally....!!!
I own two other versions of the movie (1990s Asian edition and the official Japanese edition), one of my favorites. Read more
Published 5 months ago by NCDM
a DVD waited for a long time
This is the first DVD of the movie that is so clear. Picture quality is really upto the DVD specification and color is natural. Read more
Published 6 months ago by etoysjapan
A classic brought back to life.
I first saw this movie over thirty years ago and since then i have been searching for a decent quality copy of it.
I had a VHS. Read more
I had a VHS. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Paul from Vancouver,BC.Canada
a time capsule
Gee, I am one year older than Melody and I remember seeing the movie on cable TV when I was 14. Now that I am a bit older, Melody is still the highlight of the movie. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Billy Walter
Fantastic old fashion movie
40 years ago, it was a movie that touched me as a teenager. Nice to compare that time with today. Also interesting to follow what the artists are doing today in their real live. Read more
Published 8 months ago by S. Vieira Machado
What Great Memories!!
I saw this film when it was first released. It was shown as a supporting film and I have always remembered it as it reminded me of being at school in 1971. Read more
Published 10 months ago by John kidd
Brings back memory
The movie is better than I remember. Quality of picture was very sharp. The songs were great. Thumbs up!
Published 11 months ago by CP
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