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Jeremy [VHS]

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I watched this movie as a kid when it came out and I've probably seen it about a dozen times. But it still manages to hit me in the heart.
Great acting and great camera work (using mostly available light) make you enter the hearts of the characters. "A film with nothing going for it but the people who love it" says the original trailer from 1973 - and that's true. It's a very simple film but in its simplicity so tender and close that you will never forget the story. It's all about love. It doesn't matter that the material is grainy and some scenes slightly out of focus. It makes you be there with the characters and invites you to take part in their story. No wonder it was the public's choice at the Cannes Film Festival of that year. A keeper!

I remember watching this movie with my first girlfriend and being embarassed to cry. Now 25 years later by the magic of VCR's and the internet I can watch it over and over. Just had my 11 year old daughter watch it for the 1st time. A very real love story with the atmosphere of the 70's. Any teenager that was ever in love should watch this movie. So simple, yet so perfect. Some movies just seem to stay in your memory. This is one of them.

Well, I am 18 years old, and I was named after this awesome movie. It's such a simple, wonderful story. I actually have an original poster from the movie. On it is the wonderful quote: "A film that has nothing going for it but the people who love it," and that's exactly what it is. Those who don't enjoy Jeremy simply can't get past the fact that is very dated. If you are a Robby Benson fan, watch American Dreams on Sundays (though he doesn't play a very nice character). If you're a fan of both Robby and Glynnis O'Connor, there is a 1977 version of Thornton Wilder's Our Town where they play the leads (Emily and George). I highly recommend this. Though this version of Our Town is very hard to come by, it can be bought on Amazon at the rental market price ($75). Otherwise, some public libraries and universities sometimes will have a copy.

'Jeremy' is the best of the teenage films about love that I have ever seen and I intend to let my daughter see it when she reaches age 11. It is a story about real love and honesty. This film may be dated but the points come accross as wholesome love. Robby and Glynnis come accross real and untouched--touched only by their love for one another. I wish I could turn back the hands of time and teenagers were still like this. I had been looking for this movie since 1973 to purchase. I loved it and will always be my favorite movie along with Forrest Gump. Can I also mention that the soundtrack is beautiful too.

I love the 70's for the incredible revolution in film realism. After a million Doris Day and Debbie Reynolds, 50's gee wiz, let's start a family boosterism, even the teen romance film took a turn to realism. I must admit that Robby Benson, from distant memory, brings to mind a monkish hairdo and a toothy grin, and the awkwardness of adolescence. In 1973's Jeremy, I was not disappointed, but actually delighted that the film essentially plays it straight with a couple of star-crossed teen lovebirds. Contrast Jeremy's sweet, first romance with teen films that came a decade later starting with Fast Times at Ridgeway High or Dazed and Confused. Can you see the sincerity of Jeremy's romance decline into teen cynicism? Then in the 90's you get films like She's All That where the main concern is bedding a virgin for a bet. No, I will take Jeremy any time.

Benson is derided as gawky, Jewish kitsch. I must say he did a fine job in this film. I believe in his first phone call to lovely Glynnis O'Conner and his heroic efforts to be with her always. She's a little older, more mature. She appreciates Benson's cello and the romance is on. Most of the film leads up to the romance, showing a New York, middle class, uptown life style of the 70's. No sooner than the bra strap pops does Glynnis' old man take her away. Then you get the farewell airport scene. A tear comes to the eye. It was kind of realistic and eternal.

In the 1970's,the movie industry had some films that showed how
the establishment was abusing and misusing our funds,the military and our feelings for each other.

There were few films that showed a positive side to a relationship.

But in 1973,one film "Jeremy"showed everyone that a story about
human relationships could work with an audience.

Stage and tv vetrain:Robby Benson gave one of his most poigent and real performances as the high school nerd.Who falls in love
with a beautiful young woman(Played here with genuine sensitivty ,charm and beauty by Glyniss O'Connor).Who finds a kinderd soul mate in the serious but kindly:"Jeremy Jones".

"Susan Rollins"(Ms.O'Connor)is the daughter of a struggling unemlpoyed widower.Whose difficulties in finding work..make it
hard for the young girl to deal with her father's problems.

When she meets:"Jeremy",she finds someone that she tell her
troubles to and spend time with.

The pair develop a relationship but it ends..when Ms.O'Connor's on screen father is forced to take a job with a
company out of town and father and daughter must move to another city.

This creates a heartfelt but bittersweet ending for the couple.Who must accept the parting and move on with their lives.

While the script is not top notch,the acting is good.
Benson and O'Connor are the perfect teen actors to play the
parts of the gentle yet troubled lovers and their chemestry on
screen is special.

Very few actors even today have the ability to play gentle
but sad characters.

I first saw this film..when I was the movie critic for my
High School newspaper back in 1973.And I enjoy seing it today as I did
when I first met:"Jeremy"and "Sue"thiry years ago.

If you want a quality teen romantic drama that shows true
love and feelings.Without the use of foul lanuage and violence?

This is a video worth having!

(There is one sex scene in the film.Where Ms.O'Connor and
Mr.Benson are having sex in Mr.Benson's bedroom.While the
scene is done in good taste.It is not a scene to be viewed
by very young children or by those of very strict and con-
trolling moral vaules.)

This scene predates the love making scenes that Ms.Shields
and Mr.Atkins did in"The Blue Lagoon!" by a decade..but I'd rather watch Mr.Benson
and Ms.O'Connor making out..than seeing Ms.Shields and Mr.Atkins
making out!

This is a very interesting story about teen relationships and how when everything seem to be working out (something that is hard to come by today) circumstances outside of their control steps in to end it.

If you're a Glynnis O'Connor fan, as I am, then this movie is must have. It was her first ever staring movie role. She later teamed up with Robby Benson again for the movie Ode' To Billy Joe and the television play Our Town by Thorton Wilder (the 1977 version).

Gatekeeper reviews movies only for adult themes, sex, nudity and violence. This movie contains brief nudity (Glynnis is seen topless when taking off her bra and nipple shows through her long hair for a split second). Despite this one scene, this movie is suitable for the whole family to watch. Although it is dated, how it depicts relationships, affection, parental respect and commitments are relevant even today.

A tender, wistful and bittersweet account of a first love that will resonate for anyone who remembers their first real romance. Benson is engaging as the shy, awkward Jeremy, and Glynnis O'Connor lends a special charm to her role. Lord only knows how many hearts melted over this bequiling ingenue! Do yourself a favour - leave the cacophonous, vapid and jaded FX "blockbusters" on the shelf at the video store, and rent "Jeremy" for some gentle, understated story-telling about people as they are in real life.

wow!!! i have been looking for this movie for ever!! i remember going to see it at the theater when i was a verry young person(no i wont tell you how old i am)it was the first movie i paid to see i believe? at least 4 or 5 times.now about the movie it really is a must see with someone you care about and wont be ashamed to cry with.it is verry touching and sad yet filled with hope youll find your love like he did too i have been waiting for 26 years for the sequell! well every one has to see JEREMY before they even think of really what being in love is all about. thank you amazon.com!!

I saw Jeremy when it came out in 1973 also. I saw it 3 times. It was a great, touching, and truthful experience about first love. It is just awesome. And of course I cried. I Was 15.