 | Paul G. |
2 out of 2 people found this review helpful
Who cares, and why should we, about the only Amercian buried at Kremlin, John Reed? I didn't and I hated the movie when I first saw it 1981. I wasn't bored by it -- I just hated it, particularly the ending. I hated it so much that I saw it again to figure why it provoked such a strong negative reaction. And guess what? I started liking it. Now it is one of my favorites. Diane Keaton portrays the most complex and conflicted character of her career. The excerpts of interviews with real people who witnessed the events and knew the characters portrayed is a masterstroke. This is an epic movie about the conflict of ideas as well as people. They don't make 'em like this anymore, folks. Reds was the last "2-reeler" American film-- the last film with an intermission. Was this review helpful? Yes
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 | Teresa M. |
12 out of 19 people found this review helpful
First of all, when I requested this movie, I expected to see the ENTIRE movie once I received it. I DIDN'T KNOW IT WAS A TWO-DISC MOVIE and afterwards I noticed the envelope indicated disc one of one. Why weren't both parts included in the envelope. Even though the movie started off slow, right when I was getting interested in it, it ended for "intermission". LOL If anyone decides to check it out, be sure you receive two discs. TM Was this review helpful? Yes
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 | Matthew R. |
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful
John Reed, the central figure in this film, is NOT the only US citizen buried in the Kremlin wall. Bill Big Haywood, of the IWW, born in Salt Lake city, Utah is buried there, as is Charles Ruthenberg, born in Cleveland, Ohio. Ruthenberg was one of the early leaders of the US Communist Party and is buried near John Reed. It would have been very interesting to see them in the film. Was this review helpful? Yes
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 | Marie F. |
0 out of 0 people found this review helpful
Although I believe it would have benefited by editing, (unnecessarily long), the movie does give you a close-up look at the Russian revolution and socialism. The emotional relationship between John Reed and Louise Bryant adds another dimension to a complex period in history. Was this review helpful? Yes
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 | Gordon K. |
0 out of 0 people found this review helpful
great true historical tale Was this review helpful? Yes
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 | Andre M. |
0 out of 0 people found this review helpful
I loved and appreciated this film. I did not know much about John Reed before, I now know a great deal about him. The acting in this movie was tremendous. This movie is not for those who want to see constant action scenes. This movie is for those who can appreciate a great story about a real human being. John Reed was a bit canonized in this film but then again, he was a unique man who was a great leftist, so I had no problem with it. Was this review helpful? Yes
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 | Michael R. |
1 out of 5 people found this review helpful
This could be the worst movie I've ever seen. I got sucked in by all the big name actors in it. It was so slow. Was this review helpful? Yes
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 | Michelle C. |
3 out of 9 people found this review helpful
I really don't know what all the hoopla is over this movie. It was WAY too long. I'm only giving it 3 stars because the acting is superb by everyone, but honestly the story is ridiculous (and I was astonished to learn that it's based on a true story!). I don't know anyone that would be so obsessed that they'd completely give up his/her entire life for a cause. The best part was watching the special features. If you are compelled to rent this, then my suggestion is to rent it at the store, not thru your online subscription because you'll likely want to return it the same day. Was this review helpful? Yes
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 | Steve G. |
2 out of 8 people found this review helpful
Geez ! I hated this movie ! Warren Beatty is about as believable as Arnold Schwartzennegger being a Republican. It is the longest piece of junk I have seen in a long time....dreadfully obsessive... Was this review helpful? Yes
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| Russell G. |
0 out of 14 people found this review helpful
Would have liked to watch 'Reds' but blu-ray disc came with huge scratch on it and would not play, so had to return it. I returned it to a store and used a voucher to get a PS3 game which also turned out to be damaged. Phoned BB online and of course gave up agter a 20 minute hold listening to garbage - my total access became zero access! Store were helpful and credited me for broken game, am still waiting for online replacement - no record of disc being damaged, but they asked me to review it so mentioned it here.
BTW the Review Guidelines leads to a blank page! Was this review helpful? Yes
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