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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
By MG Russell
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Nobody's Fool is one of my favourite movies, so I am biased. It's not such a well known film, and this is a little puzzling, because it is great from start to finish. Paul Newman is just superb, backed by a wonderful emsemble cast including Jessica Tandy, Bruce Willis and Melanie Griffith. The setting, the small town of North Bath, in upstate New York, hovers somewhere between reality and Bedford Falls (It's a Wonderful Life.) There is no such place, and yet everything seems very real.
The film is ultimately about fatherhood and the discovery by the onery Sully (Newman) that if he wasn't a father to his son, that he is now someone'e grandfather. Around this there are all kinds of side plots involving stolen ride on mowers, a doped guard dog, and an unlikely love interest. Newman as Sully, in one of his best later roles, almost walks away with it, but the supporting cast are all excellent. North Bath feels like a living breathing place, populated by believable characters. The film is from a novel which may explain the feeling of richness. It is also very funny as well.
The currently available Region 2 DVD edition seems to come only from the Netherlands. The movie plays is English and it is simple to switch off the Dutch subtitles.
The film is ultimately about fatherhood and the discovery by the onery Sully (Newman) that if he wasn't a father to his son, that he is now someone'e grandfather. Around this there are all kinds of side plots involving stolen ride on mowers, a doped guard dog, and an unlikely love interest. Newman as Sully, in one of his best later roles, almost walks away with it, but the supporting cast are all excellent. North Bath feels like a living breathing place, populated by believable characters. The film is from a novel which may explain the feeling of richness. It is also very funny as well.
The currently available Region 2 DVD edition seems to come only from the Netherlands. The movie plays is English and it is simple to switch off the Dutch subtitles.
21 of 22 people found the following review helpful
By Lorraine
Format:DVD
This is one of my favorite films of all time, and I only regret that it is not available in Region 2 encoding. It is a slow, lovely film about a small New York town miles from anywhere exciting. The people in the town have relationships that don't go so far as scandal (most of the time) but are complex and heart-breaking nonetheless. Small-town New York is the perfect setting for the interwoven dreams, old grudges, and reunions they share. This a movie for people who find ordinary life sad, rhythmic, and beautiful. The entire cast gives remarkable performances. Have patience. This is a gem.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
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Never has a film been so critically applauded (it was nominated for several Oscars, including Best Actor Paul Newman), so criminally neglected or so in need of Region 2 release!
Having read Richard Russo's giant of a novel, I rushed to see this film when it opened in the cinema and was not disappointed. This gentle tale of small town America is a joy to behold. The quiet simplicity of its characterisation rings true on every level, the beautifully bleak landscape of the town providing the perfect backdrop for the hopes and fears, joys and sorrows of its citizens. Paul Newman is perfect as Sully, the part-time worker, part-time father central to the story. The supporting cast are no less impressive, particularly Jessica Tandy, but even Bruce Willis shines in a straight, non-action role!
I would snap up the DVD today if it were only available in Region 2 PAL format! Paramount, I hope you're reading and taking note!
Having read Richard Russo's giant of a novel, I rushed to see this film when it opened in the cinema and was not disappointed. This gentle tale of small town America is a joy to behold. The quiet simplicity of its characterisation rings true on every level, the beautifully bleak landscape of the town providing the perfect backdrop for the hopes and fears, joys and sorrows of its citizens. Paul Newman is perfect as Sully, the part-time worker, part-time father central to the story. The supporting cast are no less impressive, particularly Jessica Tandy, but even Bruce Willis shines in a straight, non-action role!
I would snap up the DVD today if it were only available in Region 2 PAL format! Paramount, I hope you're reading and taking note!
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Nobody's Fool
This is a really great film, but was very difficult to get hold of a copy in the UK.
Would recommend to anyone in using Region 2 in the future.
Would recommend to anyone in using Region 2 in the future.
Published 2 months ago by Yvonne Johnson
5.0 out of 5 stars
truly excellent
This is an absolutely excellent film, gentle and enjoyable. Great performances all round.
One for the collection of any film fan. wish there were more like it.
One for the collection of any film fan. wish there were more like it.
Published 2 months ago by diarbyrag
4.0 out of 5 stars
A sweet, good natured comedy/drama character study with a brilliant...
This film wouldn't be nearly as successful without the wondrous
understated performance by Newman. Read more
understated performance by Newman. Read more
Published 15 months ago by K. Gordon
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A sweet, good natured comedy/drama character study with a brilliant...
This film wouldn't be nearly as successful without the wondrous
understated performance by Newman. Read more
understated performance by Newman. Read more
Published 15 months ago by K. Gordon
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Nobody's Fool
This film was a pleasant surprise, I only purchased the film when I saw the details on a 'my favourite film list' and thought it was worth a watch. Read more
Published on 14 Mar 2011 by Janet
5.0 out of 5 stars
ONE OF MY ALL TIME FAVOURITE MOVIES
I bought this because I just had it on Video. Paul Newman as his cursty and dry-humoured best. This is a movie full of atmosphere and characters, including Jessica Cany and for... Read more
Published on 19 Jan 2010 by Mrs. J. Stark
5.0 out of 5 stars
an absolute gem of a film
I have been trying for ages to get a PAL version of Nobody's Fool, one of my favourite films of all time. Read more
Published on 21 Dec 2009 by Mr. Clifford Law
5.0 out of 5 stars
Brilliant
This is one of my favourite films! It's very slow-paced, but has a lot to say about life. Set in a small town in upstate NY, every character is in conflict with the others, but... Read more
Published on 17 Oct 2007 by Lorraine Davis
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A Great Film.
I can add little to the four reviews already posted. This film is excellent in all respects. A joy to behold. Read more
Published on 4 Aug 2007 by David Price
5.0 out of 5 stars
Utter Delight
The bittersweet mainstream American movie of the 1990's.Paul Newman in possibly his greatest performance plays Donald "Sully" Sullivan a man whose life has been one long history of... Read more
Published on 28 Feb 2007 by Mark Pearce
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