ChristinaMarie143 Reviews

The Women (1939)

Loved it! Absolutely loved it!!

[10/10 · 7 June 2006]

Loved it! Absolutely loved it! Such an amazing cast, there wasn't just one star carrying it through like other movies. It is said that the casting was so particular for this movie that everyone in Hollywood wanted to be involved with it! As Rosalind Russell even joked "everyone down to Lassie had a screen test!" Even Rosalind Russell had to prove that she was perfect for her role because the studio felt that she wouldn't make a good comedy actress! She sure showed them! Now team the comedic Roz up with the seductress Joan Crawford against the sweet Norma Shearer and watch out! As if the cast isn't enough, throw in the funny Paulette Goddard and you have a very exciting hour and a half! If you love golden age comedies, this will surely be a treat! :~)

Ciao Christina

The Beniker Gang (1984)

Dramatic and fun. Good for Andrew MacCarthy and Jennifer Dundas fans! : )

[9/10 · 7 June 2006]

This is a well written, overlooked movie from the 1980's with good casting. All the characters work good together to help draw you into the story. It's not that often you see Andrew McCarthy in a dramatic role, which he does a good job, and also a young Jennifer Dundas. I first saw her in Little Gloria, Happy At Last, which she gave an amazing performance as "little Gloria". Then to see her all grown up in The First Wives Club, it was nice to see she was still in films.

I, as well, saw this as a child :~) and I just purchased it for my son, who is 9, to enjoy as well. I think those who saw this when they were younger would appreciate it more than a grown adult first timer. This is certainly not a Friday Night Date Night Movie, it's more of a Saturday morning, rainy day movie. :~)

Ciao Christina