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Breakfast At Tiffany's [DVD] [1961]
enlarge	Director: Blake Edwards Actors: Audrey Hepburn, George Peppard, Patricia Neal, Buddy Ebsen, Martin Balsam Studio: Paramount Home Entertainment Category: DVD List Price: ~~£15.99~~ Buy Used: £2.07 as of 25/11/2009 09:01 GMT details You Save: £13.92 (87%) New (6) Used (18) Collectible (1) from £2.07 Seller: zoverstocks Rating: 26 reviews Sales Rank: 17303 Format: Anamorphic, Dubbed, PAL, Widescreen Languages: English (Original Language), French (Original Language), English (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled), German (Subtitled), French (Subtitled), Italian (Subtitled), Portuguese (Subtitled), Swedish (Subtitled), Turkish (Subtitled), Danish (Subtitled), Dutch (Subtitled), Finnish (Subtitled), Greek (Subtitled), German (Dubbed), Italian (Dubbed) Rating: Parental Guidance Region: 2 Discs: 1 Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1 Number Of Discs: 1 Running Time: 109 Minutes Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2 Dimensions (in): 7.4 x 5.4 x 0.6 EAN: 5014437802934 ASIN: B00004Y3NN Theatrical Release Date: October 5, 1961 Release Date: November 6, 2000 Availability: Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days


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Editorial Reviews: Amazon.co.uk Review No film better utilises Audrey Hepburn's flighty charm and svelte beauty than this romantic adaptation of Truman Capote's novella. Hepburn's urban sophisticate Holly Golightly, an enchanting neurotic living off the gifts of gentlemen, is a bewitching figure in designer dresses and costume jewellery. George Peppard is her upstairs neighbour, a struggling writer and "kept" man financed by a steely older woman (Patricia Neal). His growing friendship with the lonely Holly soon turns to love and threatens the delicate balance of both of their compromised lives. Taking liberties with Capote's bittersweet story, director Blake Edwards and screenwriter George Axelrod turn New York into a city of lovers and create a poignant portrait of Holly, a frustrated romantic with a secret past and a hidden vulnerability. Composer Henry Mancini earned Oscars for the hit song "Moon River" and his tastefully romantic score. The only sour note in the whole film is Mickey Rooney's demeaning performance as the apartment's Japanese manager, an offensively overdone stereotype even in 1961. The rest of the film has weathered the decades well. Edwards's elegant yet light touch, Axelrod's generous screenplay and Hepburn's mix of knowing experience and naivety combine to create one of the great screen romances and a refined slice of high-society bohemian chic. I--Sean Axmaker/I

Customer Reviews: Showing reviews 1-5 of 26 1 2 3 4 5 6 Next » Simply devine! September 23, 2003 10 out of 10 found this review helpful The lovely and quirky Holly Golightly (played by Audrey Hepburn) has an oddly refreshing, and sometimes naive, outlook on life. Independent as her cat, "Cat," she lives for tomorrow, always on the prowl for her "millionaire." Befriended by her neighbor, played by George Peppard, the two share the ups and downs of what life has to offer these two ever-searching misfits. A wonderful film to be enjoyed on a cold winter's day with a warm, fuzzy blanket (or a warm, fuzzy friend!). Breakfast With Audrey July 29, 2002 14 out of 15 found this review helpful There is a fantastic other-worldliness about Audrey Hepburn. She has the ability to mystify and to provocate in the most alluring and yet innocent way. Her 'big magic eyes' may be childlike, but her performance as the ditzy Holly Golightly in the wonderful Breakfast At Tiffanys has to be her most mature performance ever. An irony considering the character required a naive, Southern Belle optimism and the resilience of a jilted teenager. However, her heart was obviously present in the role originally intended for Marilyn Monroe, who in my opinion may have had twice the cleavage but hadn't half the brain that Hepburn possessed. This tough role required delicacy and some of the more emotional scenes required intense concentration and dedication to the character; a task Monroe could never fulfill.brThere are symbolic edges to the script however, and Hollywood certainly revealed it's own ugly mentality towards the subject of the 'Female As An Object.'brUnusually for Hepburn, the film is not escapist; there are moments of tragic despair, desertion and semi-philosophical self-doubt. No other Hepburn movie has this realism. Indeed, this means a new part of Hepburn is brought to this production.brThe flagship of the score, 'Moon River', is title theming par excellence. The melody is almost Steinbeckian in poetry, and the lyrics are heartbreakingly tragic. Mancini's combination of New York sophistication and Southern simplicity in the score is wonderful to behold. brA thought for George; Mr Peppard's best acting role, he never shirked in front of or hid behind Hepburn, and fortunately he was never too persistent for us to lose sympathy with him. brSlick (maybe not Phildelphia Story slick, but...), powerful, romantic and extremely likeable, Breakfast At Tiffanys is a welcome departure from the incessant banality of modern film television.brNo wonder we're still obsessed with Hollywood's golden era.brA better investment than you'd think. I didn't think that this movie could live up to the buzz. Thankfully, I was wrong. May 16, 2006 bel_78 (Buenos Aires, Argentina) 9 out of 10 found this review helpful "Breakfast at Tiffany's" (1961) is simply a classic, one of those films you just need to watch. I did that tonight. Why didn't I watch it before? I suppose I wasn't curious enough, and I didn't think that this movie could live up to the buzz. Thankfully, I was wrong. br / br /The story takes place in New York, and is based on a novella written by Truman Capote, adapted to the screen by George Axelrod and directed by Blake Edwards. The cast is simply wonderful, and the wardrobe, stunning. br / br /One of the main characters is the exquisitely beautiful Holly Golightly (Audrey Hepburn), an enchanting young woman with many secrets that lives off the gifts given to her by older men. Holly has a cat without a name, because "The way I see it I haven't got the right to give him one. We don't belong to each other. We just took up one day by the river. I don't want to own anything until I find a place where me and things go together. I'm not sure where that is but I know what it is like. It's like Tiffany's". br / br /Holly's main purpose in life is to marry someone with lots of money, and finally be free. There is a small flaw in her plan, though: it doesn't take into account the fact that she might fall in love. However, that is just what might happen when she discovers a new neighbour, Paul Varjak (George Peppard), a struggling writer financed by an older woman, that happens to be very handsome and easy to talk to. When Holly and Paul meet, a friendship begins to develop between them. But can something else happen, when Paul has no money, and Holly is afraid of being in love and belonging to someone? Watch this film, and find out! br / br /All in all, I think that "Breakfast at Tiffany's" is the kind of movie you will want to watch more than once. Again, a classic to be enjoyed :) br / br /Belen Alcat A classic and delightful film June 30, 2001 6 out of 7 found this review helpful This is by far Audreys best film I have seen.It truly does Truman Capotes' marvelous novel justice. The script is wonderful and never dull. It gives a good portrayal of the 60s in New York.Audrey dazzles as Holly Golightly as do all the rest of the cast.Holiday is a delightful young character and really everyone would love to hold her charm.It really is worth buying and you'll want to watch it again and again.Moon River is my favourite song and everything in this film is perfect. Overall a brilliant film... July 29, 2001 3 out of 3 found this review helpful This is one of the few films I could quite happily watch every day. It is very different to the book, but in many ways I like the film better, (I never object to a happy ending). Its both funny and sad and you envy and pity Holly in equal measure. pOverall its a brilliant film and George Peppard (Mr 'A Team' himself) is an added bonus...! Showing reviews 1-5 of 26 1 2 3 4 5 6 Next »

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