Most Helpful Customer Reviews
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
A pretty good little movie, June 24, 2003
By A Customer
This review is from: Our Time [VHS] (VHS Tape)
Yes, parts of this movie are, as one of the reviewers said, a little cheesy. But the dialogue is so strangely real and true to life that you feel like you become best friends with the characters. The situation that arises feels as if it is happening to you. The movie has a lesson to teach, although medical technology has advanced a great deal since the film was made. This movie is definately all about sex and not for the innocent. It was originally a t.v. movie appropriately called, "The Loss of Her Innocence." Although the movie may have had its faults, I feel like I cannot give it any less than five stars, since its impact is so great. My boyfriend, the big tough guy, was even battling tears at the end. The characters in this film make it worth the watching, acted out spectacularly by four young actors who could have gone on to great things, but preferred to stay in the undertow.
Help other customers find the most helpful reviews
Was this review helpful to you? Yes
No
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Kinda cheesy, but still really good...you know?, July 24, 2000
By A Customer
This review is from: Our Time [VHS] (VHS Tape)
I actually saw this movie on late-night TV. Some parts could have been done better, but the characterization was actually quite good. Some of the dialogue was quite funny, especially between Besty Slade and Pamela Sue Martin. All in all, this film had the right mix of coming-of-age comedy and drama.
Help other customers find the most helpful reviews
Was this review helpful to you? Yes
No
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
An under appreciated classic!, August 28, 2010
I first discovered this film when CBS aired it in 1980 as "Death of Her Innocence" in prime time. I've always been a fan of Pamela Sue Martin, one of the most prettiest girls of the 1970s. At the time I already owned a VCR and I recorded it. I was awestruck by the cinematography and I loved the film score. So much, in fact, that I called Warner Bros in Burbank and asked if there was a soundtrack available. And so I watched the film repeatedly as a 19 year old that year. I could never get enough of it.
Thirty years later it has finally made its debut on DVD and even though as a DVD-R from Warner Bros Archives, I am still very pleased with the transfer and very happy to own it. The picture quality is superb.
This film hasn't gotten much airplay on television since 1980, not even presented on TCM. But if you're familiar with the TV broadcast version, you'll no doubt be shocked at the language that was cut from the film. I actually prefer the "G-rated" version but it's a likable story with great characters.
In watching the film after so many years I can't help but appreciate the late Debralee Scott's performance each and every time she has a moment on the screen. Someone deserves special credit for adding her to the cast.
Nora Heflin, most famous for her role in "Born Innocent" is among the featured girl students at Pendleton. Karen Balkin, from "The Children's Hour" is also one of the students featured.
The DVD is a bit pricey but you never know when it might go out of print and then you're hunting it down a few years later and paying triple for it. I would definitely recommend getting it.
Help other customers find the most helpful reviews
Was this review helpful to you? Yes
No
|
