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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
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This film shows how Betty Page got into Topless and nude modelling as well as some rather tame bondage with a very innocent view of the world. it is only after doing it for several years that she even starts to question the ethics of it. By today's standards it is all rather harmless, but I suppose back then it would be considered scandalous.
Anyway Gretchen Mol seems to have been made to play this part, it is very hard to tell her from the real thing when comparing stills from the film with the real Betty Page. She sheds her clothes without the least hint of embarrassment and does the poses exactly as you see in the old pictures from the time.
The film doesn't tell you too much about Betty, so couldn't be considered a Biopic, however I suppose the film maker wanted to tell us about what made her famous, how she got there, and why she stopped. In this respect the film succeeds.
i liked it a lot, Gretchen being a big part of the attraction.
Anyway Gretchen Mol seems to have been made to play this part, it is very hard to tell her from the real thing when comparing stills from the film with the real Betty Page. She sheds her clothes without the least hint of embarrassment and does the poses exactly as you see in the old pictures from the time.
The film doesn't tell you too much about Betty, so couldn't be considered a Biopic, however I suppose the film maker wanted to tell us about what made her famous, how she got there, and why she stopped. In this respect the film succeeds.
i liked it a lot, Gretchen being a big part of the attraction.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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Brilliant. An extremely well-observed period piece. The mix of innocence and sheer sexual arousal is rewarding. Attitudes have certainly changed since this was made, but I wouldn't mind going back to the standards portrayed in this very good movie
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Some of the feedback on this is quite interesting. Frankly, I found it very enjoyable as a Bettie fan. Many viewers have commented on whether Bettie and her entourage were as naive, warm and likeable as they are portrayed. Who knows, but why should they not be? Pornography is a business like any other, and indeed quite a lucrative one. Perhaps there is a hidden McCarthy in everyone? The shifting of black and white to colour and back was a good move, to contrast the feel good factor of the 50s wholesome pin up and the dark side that many men of the day favoured but would not overtly admit to. If you have seen any original Page footage, you will be pleased with the accuracy to detail. It was good that all Bettie's media was explored - from the Playboy beach and jungle shots of Bunny Yaegar to the under the counter bondage and fetish market supplied by Irving and Paula Klaw, endorsed by the eccentricly pervy John Willie! Gretchen Mol is, as Bettie was, not just a pretty face and good body. The anti-smut campaigns are also entertaining in that they truly capture the stuffiness and hypocritical nature of this era (e.g that generic cheesecake featured on the shelves whilst "something different" lurked beneath the counter! The costumes were beautiful also. Oh, what's not to like????
Most Recent Customer Reviews
excellent watch
a must see for all fans of bettie page . a great film ,very well made.
a little known superstar has been brought back to life in this film.
a little known superstar has been brought back to life in this film.
Published 3 months ago by elly
A Gift
This DVD was bought as a gift for christmas as it was on someones wish list, a far as I know they are well pleased with it.
Published 4 months ago by Barso
Lights! Camera!,,, Little action.....
Bettie Page is an increasingly famous name, having shirked off it's past connotations of sleaze so I watched this with a strong sense of curiosity, It all starts reasonably well,... Read more
Published on 11 Jan 2010 by Mr. D. Swan
Meandering Film doesn't go anywhere
Whilst familiar with the iconic burlesque imagery of Betty Page I had seen none of her films and knew next to nothing about her. Read more
Published on 1 Oct 2009 by kdog
A thought-provoking story of the 50s pin-up icon
The cover pronounces "terrific...thrillingly sexy" and carries an 18 certificate but if you expect anything prurient you will be disappointed, Madonna wore what Bettie did 40 years... Read more
Published on 3 Sep 2009 by L Williams
Interesting but disappointing
When I played the DVD I hoped that the film would live up to it's title but it failed to. The acting was good but the film took 45 minutes, half of it's short length, to reach the... Read more
Published on 19 Aug 2009 by Robert
A homage to a scandalous era, how times have changed...
For those who think that Madonnas' image is cutting edge, take a look at this film to see where she discovered her look. Read more
Published on 6 July 2009 by Mr. C. T. Brand
An unusual gem.
I didn't know about the real Bettie Page. But found this to be a very good movie.
Gretchen Mol is Superb in the lead role. She is lovely to watch, so naive and sweet. Read more
Gretchen Mol is Superb in the lead role. She is lovely to watch, so naive and sweet. Read more
Published on 2 Jun 2009 by Hula Dancer
Betty Page
The actress who plays Betty Page is very attractive and plays the part very well. She looks better than Betty herself! Read more
Published on 14 April 2009 by John Stephens
Disappointing, but Gretchen is wonderful.
I was a little disappointed by this movie. Gretchen Mol puts in a very fine performance and paints a very endearing Betty - the nude model whose pouts and grins exude innocence... Read more
Published on 5 Jan 2009 by doublegone
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