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Six Weeks [VHS]

5 star:		(12)
4 star:		(4)
3 star:		(3)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(2)

 

 

I disagree with those who have any reservations about this film. It is a wonderful story, perfectly acted by its principals and supporting cast, properly but unobtrusively filmed and edited.

To list predictability as a point of criticism is absurd. If predictability is the criterion, why should anyone watch Romeo and Juliet or Richard III when everyone knows the tragedy of those stories? Even unusual tales, such as Get Shorty, do not reduce the value of simple stories portraying people with the kinds of problems many of us might face.

I also cannot understand how these characters should be labeled as unrealistic. They show depth, subtlety, and sensitivity. Perhaps the critic does not count such people among his acquaintances, but is a single mother with a sick child more or less realistic than a loan-shark enforcer and movie buff with a heart of gold? The latter is a great concept and fun to watch, but not everything must be fun, and how often has any of us seen a character like that?

As for Katherine Healey, I don't know what a lack of acting experience has to do with the quality of an acting performance, which was flawless, in my view. I have, however, noted that many performances portraying people with athletic or artistic skills have suffered greatly by the inability of actors to produce a creditable representation of training in those skilled areas. The young Ms. Healey's legitimate ballet skills added measurably to the quality of the film, as did her acting, though she was hired only after Tony Bill had been unable to find a trained actress with the requisite background in dance. (Similarly, Patrice Donnelly's performance in Personal Best was highly praised, Oscar worthy, and so much the better for her real-life credentials as an Olympic hurdler. She was originally hired to train her co-star Mariel Hemingway and was offered the controversial role after established actresses had declined to participate in this production from an Academy Award winner. One could hardly have imagined a more difficult beginning role, especially for a heterosexual woman, than a love story of lesbians. Patrice may have been snubbed by the Academy, but Time magazine's review of her work was an unreserved rave.)

Although I only happened to catch this beautiful film of Six Weeks late one night, I would rank it among the highest on my list and would recommend it to anyone with a heart.

There are some movies that are timeless and priceless: Gone with the Wind, Casablancaa and Six Weeks. I first saw this movie in 1982- I was only 14 years old at the time. The movie was so moving and touching that I cried just thinking about it. Even now to talk about it I cry. I got married four years ago and I made my husband watch it. He's a big tough guy and he even cried. He loved it. When we went back to rent it again, the rental place had sold it. I've been searching everywhere to find a copy to purchase. At last Amazon has afforded me such an honor.

This movie has comedy, drama, love, and suspense. I will ever hold it dear to my heart. No other movie can move you like this one.

This is a great story, well acted by all. It is hard to know this was Katherine Healy's first movie. She is great as an actress as well as a fabulous dancer. I wish she had made more movies, especially with her dancing in them. Of coarse Mary Tyler Moore and Dudley Moore were great, as usual. I recommend it highly for those who haven't seen it.

I first saw six weeks when I was around 7 years old. I cried my eyes out then and even though I'm in my nis 20's now, I still love the film. Yes its predictable and not necessarilly one of the best films ever made, but, I love it. And anyone who can open they're heart to the humor and sensitivity it portrays will too.

Yes, it's a tad melo-dramatic. Yes, it looks dated. But I watched this movie over and over as a kid and I have always remembered the character of Nicole and her list of things she wants before she dies. It also gives a good insight into the ballet world. Since Katherine Healey is a ballerina and not an actress, her acting is not polished, but it did strike me as very real and simple. Dudley Moore's score makes this all the more teary. Definitely a girl's movie, but a pretty good one.

I first saw six weeks when I was around 7 years old. I cried my eyes out then and even though I'm in my nis 20's now, I still love the film. Yes its predictable and not necessarilly one of the best films ever made, but, I love it. And anyone who can open their
heart to the humor and sensitivity it portrays will too.

I echo the sentiments of the previous reviewer. I, too, loved this movie as a little girl and couldn't get enough of it on HBO! Sure, it's a sob-fest and totally predictable, but it's a very touching story.

I was so extremely happy when I found this movie~ I loved this movie. It is well acted by all the cast..whew it is definitely a tear jerker but definitely a MUST see. If you like dramas and tear jerkers..this one is it~

Part of what makes this movie so moving is the music. Dudley Moore not only starred in the movie, but he also composed the musical score. Six Weeks, although quite predictable, was very well acted and deserves its due credit.

An unforgettable movie. All did a great job acting and Katherine Healey was my idol when I was young. Wanted to be
a dancer because of her.

WHY isn't this in DVD? PLEASE release in DVD asap!:)