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17 of 18 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I hesitated for so long before finally purchasing this DVD due to the negative reviews posted. Finally I bought it as there is a discount of 54%. Guess what? The DVD is in Dolby Surround Stereo and not MONO as stated. On my home theatre system, I can hear Streisand's voice on my centre speaker whereas the other sounds come from the left and right speakers as well as my rear speakers.
The image is in widescreen. I don't remember the aspect ratio in the cinemas so I cannot comment if the image has been cropped. The quality of the image is excellent with very minor specks. At the present discounted price, this DVD is a real bargain. Who knows when the Streisand colour-approved DVD will be released in USA. Even "A Star Is Born" has been delayed so many times. Why wait when this DVD is a quality product?
The image is in widescreen. I don't remember the aspect ratio in the cinemas so I cannot comment if the image has been cropped. The quality of the image is excellent with very minor specks. At the present discounted price, this DVD is a real bargain. Who knows when the Streisand colour-approved DVD will be released in USA. Even "A Star Is Born" has been delayed so many times. Why wait when this DVD is a quality product?
22 of 24 people found the following review helpful
Format:VHS Tape
Barbra Streisand describes herself as the actress who sings, however in this film she also producers and directs. Yentl is Streisand's directorial debut and can be described only as a triumph. It is based on 'The Yeshevis Boy' by Isaac Beshivis Singer and is set in eastern Europe at the turn of the last century. The film uses Barbra Streisand's talents to the full, her comic timing and Jewish humour are used to bring light relief to what at times can be an emotionally draining movie as Yentl strives to fulfill her dreams and desires following the death of her father. The film also stars Broadway star Mandy Patinkin and Hollywood actress Amy Irving who received a best supporting actress nomination at the 1984 Academy Awards. The fantastic score written by Alan and Marilyn Bergman with all songs performed by Streisand is surely one of the best in movie history, the songs alone convey so much emotion that they can be seen as the spine of the movie. Yentl is a movie that you will want to see again and again.
38 of 42 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
One cannot possibly fathom why this has been released on DVD only now! Possibly one of the least understood films of all times. You love it or you hate it! I love it (always have, since chilhood), but most of you don't! But dispite everything, whatever one thinks, the score is just the best EVER on a movie!!! Camp? Yes! Barbra is everywhere? That too (and good for her)! A personal theme? No doubt! But I can relate to it, although I'm not a Jew myself. But that's only the underlining of the movie. It is about so much more than that! It's about loss, about the will to improve, fight against odds, the questioning of your preordained place in the "scheme of things"! All that with Vintage song writing, uniquely sung by Barbra, at her very best (the 23 second high note at the end of the movie will tell you all there is to know about singing)! For me, no doubt, on of the lauches of the year, long long overdue, and I can't wait to hear it in Dolby 5.1 (I hope)! If you enjoy it half of what I'm sure to, you're in for a wonderful time! And Barbra, by the way, welcome back...!!!
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Yentl
I saw this film on tv years ago and having bought it on dvd was pleased that it was as good as I remembered. It arrived quickly too, before the estimated delivery date.
Published 20 days ago by kj
A classic Streisand vehicle
There is very little about this movie that Streisand did not do; operating the camera and soundboom or building its scenery are about all that remain. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Claptonian
yentl
this item was brought for my sister for her birthday/christmas, the first copy i ordered at the end of september was never received. Read more
Published 4 months ago by pootle45
Going Yentl For Barbra!
Barbra has really surpassed herself here with Yentl. Her involvement with the production,direction and the soundtrack is absolutely perfect. Read more
Published 4 months ago by G.E.Manton
As expected
This DVD, I saw several times many years ago. It is a film I hold very dear for many reasons. The film itself is an "old" film [1983]which younger people may not be aware of. Read more
Published 4 months ago by missapt
Bummer
The movie arrived in time, all perfect but silly me bought one that cant be "viewed in your region"...whaaa!.So no good to me but not the fault of the seller just me. :-(
Published 4 months ago by Janeymac
Jstar
I decided to buy 'Yentl' after hearing the story of Alan and Marilyn Bergman and the song 'Papa Can You Hear Me' on the radio. Read more
Published 6 months ago by bluebird
DVD Yentl
This DVD was enjoyed by all our family. Then acting was superb, as was the photography, The songs were enjoyed by some but not by those who prefer a different style of music.
Published 7 months ago by Sister Wendy Taylor
A brilliant film
brilliant story of a Jewish girl wanting to learn despite female being forbidden. Disguises herself as a boy to be able to go and learn. Brilliant love story and fabulous songs. Read more
Published 9 months ago by V. Mclaughlin
For original fans from 1983 only perhaps ...
We got this film because my partner remembered there being dialogues about faith and religeous texts that she thought we might find interesting. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Savita
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