Customer Reviews

Never Too Late [VHS]

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4 star:		(5)
3 star:		(1)
2 star:		(0)
1 star:		(0)

 

 

"Never Too Late" is a cute little film about a 50 year old woman (Maureen O'Sullivan) and her 60 year old husband (Paul Ford) who find out they are going to be parents a second time. Their first and only child is a 25 year old married daughter who, along with her 27-year old husband, lives with her parents in their large home. Her husband works for her father in his lumber supply business. This was produced by the team of Norman Lear and Bud Yorkin, and you can't help but feel they were warming up for "All in the Family" with this one, there are so many similarities. The middle-aged wife is named Edith, and prior to the pregnancy being discovered, she is running around the home at a manic pace doing housework. The son-in-law is constantly being kicked around and disrespected by his father-in-law, and the daughter is constantly bursting into tears. All that's missing is the social commentary of All in the Family.

There is a trailer on this one, and it's funny to see how even as early as the 60's advertising for films would try to mislead to draw in younger audiences. The trailer puts the emphasis on the young couple and only mentions the middle-aged pregnancy at the end, when in fact the emphasis of the film is on the older couple.

This film looks and sounds very good, and is presented in its original widescreen aspect ratio. The manufacturing defect is pixelation toward the middle of the film that is not too distracting - but it is definitely there. Careful inspection of the disc revealed "the blue ring of annoying pixelation" rather than the more serious "purple ring of death" found on the Hot Millions Warner Archive DVD-R, and Warner Brothers will exchange it if you call them, but the point is I shouldn't have to call them. Any company charging this much for a film with absolutely no frills should at least get the quality right - the first time. Looking at various chat logs on this subject, I see that several people have had the same problem I have with this particular product, so beware. That's why I'm knocking my rating down from 5 to 4 stars.

The comical story of a couple beyond having children getting surprised! Along with this, their spoiled daughter and her irresponsible husband are living with them under the same roof. Although the movie could have done without a few scenes, it was cute and heartwarming seeing how the family learned to deal with the surprise!

I love this movie !!! Can no t get enough of it . My mom love's it too . Needs to be released on Blu-Ray

From the opening credits, this movie will pull you in. From the quaint little town where it is set, to the quirky characters, to the clothes, to the decor, this movie is a slice of small town life circa 1965. I loved this movie when I caught it on tv years ago and was thrilled to find it on DVD. I watched this with a smile and a wistful longing for the more innocent world that once existed. The movie is a little ornery at times...it's just so much fun. I watched it on my blu-ray player and was amazed at the crisp and vivid picture.

In his late fifties, Harry Lambert (Paul Ford) is the successful owner of a lumber-yard and a respectable citizen in his town. He's a bit grumpy and crotchety, but is lovable nonetheless. His grown daughter Kate (Connie Stevens) and her husband, Charlie Clinton (Jim Hutton) are still struggling to make a go of their own and live with Harry and his wife, Edith (Maureen O'Sullivan). Harry has just landed a huge contract to build a new football stadium and everything seems to be going well in his life. Then Edith goes to the doctor and finds out that she's pregnant. She's a bit shocked, but very happy and excited about the news. Harry, on the other hand, is horrified at the idea of having a child again when he'll soon be sixty. Harry soon becomes the talk of the town and with Edith under doctors orders to take things easy, Kate has to pick up the housework and decides that she wants to have a baby, too.

NEVER TOO LATE is an overlooked gem. It's currently only available on VHS or illegal DVD, but deserves a regular DVD release, if nothing else just because of the gorgeous Connie Stevens. The film is also notable because it was produced by Norman Lear who later used key points of the story in developing the tv series ALL IN THE FAMILY years later. Paul Ford and Maureen O'Sullivan starred in the play version on Broadway and reprise their roles in the film. Having worked together so long with the same characters, the duo has a great on-screen relationship. The screenplay was adapted by Sumner Arthur Long from his stage play and he did a good job of following the spirit and storyline of his original work, but giving it a few needed quirks for the big screen version. The movie has a good balance of humor, drama, and romance. And did I mention it has a young Connie Stevens talking about sex?

If you get a chance to see this hard-to-find charmer, I highly recommend it.

A wonderful example of mid 60s romantic and slightly screwball comedy, the late great Jim Hutton of Where the Boys Are fame, supported by a perfect cast, show what Americans both wanted and feared in the 60s--love and in-laws. If you don't like it, blame me, or your own closed-mindedness.

I remembered this movie from when I was a teenager. I have always wanted to see it again, and own it. It's still as cute as I remembered it. I am very happy I purchased this DVD to have in my collection of classics.

The video I received was a bad disk. I contacted Amazon and I was immediately contacted by Southland. I had received the last video, they found a replacement and sent it me in a matter of a week. Very impressed, I figured this was going to take forever. This video is out of print. I would recommend buying from Southland and the video is sweet too.

I saw this movie back when I was 10 years old at the downtown theater in my hometown. When I saw that this was available here at Amazon, I jumped at the chance to have this film. The movie is a great example of how funny Paul Ford was. His facial expressions are priceless. I am also a big fan of Jim Hutton and always enjoy seeing him. The dvd I purchased does not have any of the problems talked about in the other reviews. Anyone who enjoyed the comedies of the 1960's will really enjoy this one.

it is the funniest picture i have ever seen,PAUL FORD is realy funny in this role,it's about a man that owns a lumber yard,his life is turned upside down when he becomes a father for the second time