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From a time when the word was brought to life. And the audience understood the word.
Two favorite scenes in the movie:
Stop that train! 8:39
Sir's curtain call speech: 1:39:07
Bc
Kevin, I think fondly of you.
I have never been fond of the Olde English language, Shakespeare & all that – b'cuz the area of the US I was raised in, you wouldn't have found too many TVs, only the best acting that a Junior or Senior play in highschool & the best they could do with their imaginations and their English teacher could bring alive. We were lived 14mi away from the largest town of 200ppl – 250 at its largest – and with the roads we had by then, still weren't the best, however – if you could deal with
30 degrees & winds of 50 – 60mph still bringing in blizzards-from-hell, created a scene of PURE HELL trying to reach the village if you were sick (many times, daddy used the tractor to pull a 'stone bolt' to carry people on those roads/fields, but he got us to country school – all the way through my highschool years, in the village) trying to find people lost in blizzards that couldn't see beyond 1ft in front of their eyesand many a brave youngster died b'cuz something gave them hope/bravery! When blizzards hit in our rural communities, it was colder than Arctic Temps and equal forces of winds – twisting each direction as if it were a tornado, (My father was almost the man to go to – and frankly, a hero of the community, which embarrassed him; he was a humble man), but he felt everyone deserved rescuing.With those conditions in mind, I can assure you, even a top-notch play got cancelled. We suffered thru the agonizing Olde English language that was rarely even understood by the English-Lit teachers; and to us, it was almost a foreign language. Everyone suffered through those 6wks every year. Much of the community spoke at least two languages – there were old immigrants that came out of Germany during the WWI & WWII. Brilliant as they were – they had no idea what Shakespeare was trying to say.
Last nite, I watched it and actually understood most of the movie (Olde English and all). I was quite aware of the actors, have always enjoyed them once getting to theaters by 17-nish. I loved the old stage makeup & understood the exaggeration of it in order to dress-out the character of their roles. (Even we had to do it in our stage plays from 1960 onward! Me, I was in plays from Sophmore thru graduation, and then did community plays in the late 70s; (in a town whose population decreased to about 140 – 150ppl). We were finally brave enough to write plays and act, some tough parts. I was mostly a writer/interpreter – but couldn't speak anything beyond English. Some of the elder ppl remembered their Shakespeare & translated it. (however, nothing like this)!! I thought the actors of main characters were terrific. I loved the dedication of the actor who played the actual role of "the dresser". If he didn't win big at the BAFTA or OSCARS, they missed doing their jobs for which these awards are given. It was honestly well done. I missed some important stuff, but I'm not willing to watch anymore scenes by rewinds and I am okay with that. I was pleasantly surprised by the film. Not on my 'favorite' list – but it measures right below favorite. I rank it on my 'impressed' list.
I have to believe the Eurasia countries loved it. They're people with tremendous respect of the live-stage performers – and you'll find stage/film stars still acting/singing in their 'theaters' up to years in production and still filled wall-to-wall, in Russian states/cities. The great performers will go, accept lesser pay in order to act LIVE! Europe & UK are where live theater was born. They've always been a dedicated love-of-theater. Just about the finest in the world, especially for opera & stage performers. They have to win at the theaters before being picked for movie screens… receiving next to nothing for their performances – that's where they go to hone their craft and feel the live response of the audience. I'm glad they did it – b'cuz they were great.
Two masters at peak power
WOW! In my analysis, This has to be The Greatest"Gay" Film ever made! Classy, theatrical wonderment that took me away, from Hollywood to Bollywood, and DisneyWorld. Its clear from the beginning that The Dresser was gay. Subtle comments from others was tactful, and witty. His commitment to the older actor, showed endearing moments of care, love, and respect…This should remind producers, that its easier to take any medicine with Honey. Nice, smooth, Sweet, and Golden…Thanks Guys! Great Movie while nursing my mental bliss; it brought me from myself…
Can believe i found this!! Fabulous acting and movie!!!
Casting perfection
This is a really great film! It is a combination of humor with seriousness. My favorite part is the thunder storm and the lines: "Where was the storm? I asked for cataracts and hurricanes, and you give me trickles and whistles! I demand oak-cleaving thunderbolts!….And you answer with farting flies. I am the storm! I am the wind and the spit! … the fire and the pother…and I am fed nothing but muffled funeral drums! God, forgive them for they know not what they do…I am driven deaf by whispers. Norman, Norman, you have thwarted me!…I demand to know what happened to the storm?…" The tension of knowing this character is losing his mind and his fellow actors are picking up any slack to propel him forwards and are grateful when he springs into action and complains for their lack later.❤
Been looking for this movie for years. Thank you! He is the only one who truly loves him.
Fabulous film. Great performances.
These two, Finney and Courtney , were also brilliantly paired in the 1998 movie, A Rather English Marriage.
That blew me away. Wow.
Great performances 👏
very very good
Bravo.
Them boys need some lead weights in their loafers….
BRAVO 👏
I LOVE HIM!!!
I'm In Love with the 'Dresser', Professional and Beautiful acting.
Splendid!
Interesting, fascinating
Outstanding, unforgettable performances by Albert Finney and Tom Courtenay… a true gem of a movie 🎥
fantastic acting!
NORA BATTY!
Yes this Capricorn Queen is Looking for her King Whoo Hooo this is my thoughts exactly 💯 Thank you Butch for a wonderful beautiful verified reading I'm on my lifetime universal journey ❤
…brilliant performances!…💕
It
Heart-wrenching. Beautifully played.
Thank you for sharing.
19:10, Monday 10 October 2022
I can imagine the USA never had a theater like this in London during the Blitz of WW2. Splendid . . . splendiferous as Zorba might say.
Excellent movie!! They just don't act with such vulnerability and honesty like this anymore. Thank you for uploading this gem!!!