Customer Reviews

Bodies Rest & Motion [VHS]

5 star:		(19)
4 star:		(4)
3 star:		(1)
2 star:		(2)
1 star:		(1)

 

 

I bought this combo, quite frankly, because I wanted The Legend of 1900. I still haven't watched the other movie but the deal was so good that I couldn't pass it up. I got both movies for less than the cost of the movie I wanted. The Legend of 1900 is a remarkable story of the human psyche told with magnificent music, humor, wonderful acting and beautiful photography. I don't usually watch a movie more than once and so I own very few of them..but this one needed to be mine and I never tire of watching it.

This touching movie, set in a fictitious Arizona town, has been officially labeled a "comedy" by the studio. Indeed, Tim Roth's portrayal of the non-committal boyfriend has its grin-grabbing moments: "Ya looking or buying?"

However, this story is much more dramatic than anything comedic. I've seen the movie more than a dozen times and am always drawn to Fonda's loneliness, Roth's apathy, Stoltz's self-assurance, and Cate's empathy.

Coupled with a deeply emotional soundtrack, "Bodies, Rest and Motion" is a MUST HAVE. It's about time (10 years) this movie was sent to DVD!

But, when the studio says that these characters are "hilariously intertwined," don't believe it!

The Legend of 1900 is an outstanding flick, truly great. Bodies, Rest & Motion is one of those flicks that you keep watching because you're hoping it has to get better. It never does. Don't bother with buying the combo of the two flicks. Just get Legend. Only because Legend is such a strong 5 stars by itself keeps me from rating the combo lower.

Despite the little attention this movie has gotten, and the varied, sporadic comments and reviews, "Bodies, Rest and Motion" is the most wonderful thing I have seen in years. The four actors (Fonda, Stoltz, Cates, and Roth) could not do better to bring to us a very subtle, touching, and elegant portrayal of loves come and gone and lives living on threads. There's no action here, and very little actually happens, but the dialogue and the attention to details are so strong, you find you don't need anything more; you can simply revel in each actor's beauty and condition. You have to watch this movie more than once, and you have to cry at times, it's that good. I'm scratching my head why this movie did not make greater acclaim. Either I'm going mental, or the world is just missing out.

I found the movie quite entertaining and funny.these everyday"losers" who are bored and lonely and trying to bring meaning to their lives are all quite likable. i have watched this movie several times and i like it even more with each viewing. the soundtrack is very unique and interesting.I also love the cinematography,particually the use of such vivid colors in such a drab desert setting.

I watched this movie with friends and almost immediately had to fast forward thru the opening titles as the female singers were so annoying. Our first surprise was that the film was less 'romantic comedy' as promoted than a meandering drama. The desert locale was tranquil and beautiful; Bridget Fonda and Eric Stoltz were well cast and interesting to watch; Phoebe Cates was appealing as the sane-but-boring ex-girlfriend; but even halfway into the storyline you never really cared about the characters or their situations. As my girlfriend pointed out, Tim Roth captures the homeless look perfectly (even his teeth which appear he has been chewing rocks) and she awarded him the title Most Unattractive Actor in a Film, EVER. Our advice, SKIP IT as there are other worthwhile films that feature the same talented actors.

I originally saw only a small portion of this movie on TV, but enough so that I purchased the DVD. Seeing the entire movie brought every thing into focus and using my own ranking scale, I gave it a strong B+.

The story line is unique, the characters and characterization wonderful and I have recommended it to many friends who I think will appreciate it. It is for people who have a sense of adventure and a fair degree of sensitivity, so I have been selective about my recommendations.

As for Bodies, Rest & Motion; I felt uncomfortable in viewing the first 15 minutes of it, so didn't bother watching the remainder.

Haven't seen the other movie but had to own 1900. Good story and acting. The music scene during the storm is one of the most memorable of *any* film.

I saw this movie on a flight between Hong Kong and Seattle. However, I fell asleep and missed the ending. I looked for several years before I finally found it. The Legend of 1900 was a wonderful movie and a great story. The ending was different from what I thought happened and my efforts to find it was well worth it! I highly recommended it.

This is a great film, but alas, not everyone will like it. First off, there's no "plot", not in the conventional sense anyway. This is a film about people and the strange things people do. The aim of this film is not to tie up loose ends or give you a 'warm happy feeling'.

This is what I call a 'reality' film. Its like a 48 hour window into someone else's life. Because of that, the pacing is slow and there is no slapstick comedy.

This is the type of film that doesn't fit into a actual genre. Its not a romantic comedy or a romantic drama. Its just a film.

If you like watching film just for the sake of watching film, try this one.

If you watch films purely for entertainment value, you may not have the patience for this one.