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Different Strokes

5 star:		(7)
4 star:		(5)
3 star:		(4)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(6)

 

 

Come on, we're all adults here (I hope), and if you are anything like me, the only reason you're getting this movie is for the late Dana Plato. So, head straight over to the VHS section, because you get to see so much more of Ms. Plato there, if ya know what I mean. The DVD may have the superior sound and video quality, but also some bizarre editing that you won't find on the video tape.

I have seen this film on Tv in England and it was nearly uncut, with all the very hot scenes between Plato and Hall intact. Yet on the DVD version, strangely most of the scenes were cut! as if anyone would wish to buy the film for the storyline!, Anyway, I was disappointed with the rating, and hope the studio would reissue the film unrated, and with some extras as well, as we come to expect from any DVD release.

After reading the above review I decided to look over at the Amazon.uk site and found the "unrated" version of this movie. Plenty of steamy scenes and, though I never saw the VHS version, I don't think much was cut. I would have liked to have seen alot more raunch, down & dirty with Dana Plato but it wasn't like I came away disappointed. One just need be careful to buy "unrated" and since the US has many hang-ups in that area, one might need to buy certain titles from Amazon outside the US.

I had seen this Film previously, and enjoyed it. So When I bought it, I expected to see the film again. I did not. There are entire scenes missing. And I am bitterly dissapointed. If I had bought this in the UK, I would be protected by the trade descriptions act. As I bought it from the US site, I think I have been done out of my hard earned cash. Suffice to say, dont buy this film.... cause you want get what you paid for.

Do not discount this movie, nor write it off before actually seeing it. This is really a lesbian love story tenderly told. First of all, in order to get the most enjoyment from this movie you need to buy UNRATED. I followed the advice of other reviewers and bought this through the U.K web site, even though the movie was sent to me through an American company. Weird how it works that way. But I didn't want to risk getting a butchered version, so I bought U.K. I was charged 15 pounds (or is that Euros?), which translates into 28 American dollars. It is worth every cent I paid. I absolutely ADORE this movie. Jack (Bentley Mitchum) is a photographer involved in a steamy relationship with Jill (Landon Hall), but he seems to treat her "like a piece of meat". The other Jill (Dana Plato) is an art director who arrives from New York to work with Jack on a fashion catalog featuring beautiful models. Jack starts pressuring his girlfriend into going along with a menage a trois with the other Jill. But she keeps telling him "no". What he doesn't realize is that his girlfriend is fantasizing about Jill as much as Jill is fantasizing about her. While at a restaurant the two Jills perform a tango dance that is really adorable. Dana, it would seem, had quite a talent for dancing the lead in the tango. Their dance is one of the gems in this movie. But Jack is turned on by their dancing, and once again, pressures his girlfriend into going along with his plan. She gets upset and storms out of the restaurant. Jill follows her all the way home. What evolves between the two of them is very tender and affectionate. There is nothing dirty going on between them. It is love and tenderness that you see. Dana, apparently, was very comfortable playing the woman experienced in lesbian affairs. It shows on screen. But I was also impressed with Landon Hall. She plays her role effectively. When Jack finds out his girlfriend is "going AC/DC on him" he is predictably upset and not a little jealous. This story is told realistically. There are even some comedic scenes in this movie. It is tender, realistic, and at times, humorous. And yet...when you see Dana in this movie you can't help but feel a tremendous amount of compassion and sadness for her. One scene in particular makes me cry every time I see it. If you saw the E True Hollywood Story about her that aired in 1999 you know she was shocked when they decided to rate this movie "X". She really did not deserve the way some people treated her. And towards the end of the movie you notice the scars on her left wrist. So sad that her life had to end the way it did.

I thank the viewer below for the tip since I was tempted to shell out fifty bucks for the VHS verson since another viewer below said the VHS version was better than the DVD.

At any rate, I taped it on Cinemax and that most likely is the VHS version.

Landon Hall (she has a web page with pictures by the way (write to me at the above email address and I'll send it to you gratis), is a real favorite of mine. She is the type of woman I call astonishingly beautiful. A pretty good actress too.

There are two versions of this movie available on DVD: there is the 88-minute unrated version; and there is the 75-minute "R" rated version. When buying this movie on DVD, be sure to ask the seller which version it is. Otherwise, you may end up with the edited version, which omits most of the nude scenes. The 88-minute unrated version features nudity, and lots of it; some of which is very explicit. In fact, the movie received an X rating. One of the other reviewers had said that the unrated version was not available on DVD. This is not true, as I own the unrated edition on DVD. Another reviewer said the unrated version was not available in the United States, which is inaccurate. I bought the unrated version in the states right before it went out of print. The movie is still available from a small number of third party sellers on amazon, but they often make no distinction regarding which version they are selling. So be sure to ask the seller if it is the unrated version, unless for some reason you want the edited "R" rated version.
As far as my rating of this movie is concerned, I had trouble deciding, so I just gave it 5 stars. It is really a matter of your own personal views. If you are watching this movie for its great storyline and good acting, you may be disappointed. Not that the acting itself was bad, but the point is that most people buy this movie for the nudity and not for its great storyline. So it all boils down to this: If you enjoy seeing nudity, you will probably enjoy seeing this movie, as it features lots of steamy scenes. Just be sure to get the unrated version.

I had seen this Film previously, and enjoyed it. So When I bought it, I expected to see the film again. I did not. There are entire scenes missing. And I am bitterly dissapointed. If I had bought this in the UK, I would be protected by the trade descriptions act. As I bought it from the US site, I think I have been done out of my hard earned cash. Suffice to say, dont buy this film.... cause you want get what you paid for.

I brought this video so my boyfriend and I could watch it together, thinking it was going to be pretty intense and racy. What a disappointment! The extent of the raciness was showing Dana Plato and her co-star topless. In addition, there was very little "activity" going on between the two of them. Even Mr. Drummond wouldn't be blown away by this movie. And the plot was so incredibly stupid. And sadly, throughout the whole movie I couldn't help but think Dana Plato was totally on something. Her eyes were open so wide that it looked abnormal.

I would advise anyone thinking about purchasing this movie to save their money; it's just not worth it.

If you like Dana Plato, you'll love this movie. She's a true star with such amazing personality and energy, that I enjoyed watching her. As far as the sexuality of the characters go, Dana holds her own. I recommend this video highly.