DVD : Breakfast at Tiffany's (Special Aniversary Collector's Edition)
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Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Audience Rating: Unrated
Binding: DVD
Brand: Paramount
EAN: 9781415718117
Format: NTSC, Surround Sound, Widescreen
ISBN: 1415718113
Label: Paramount
Manufacturer: Paramount
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Paramount
Region Code: 1
Release Date: February 07, 2006
Running Time: 114 minutes
Sales Rank: 1039
Studio: Paramount
Theatrical Release Date: October 05, 1961
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Winner of two Oscars®, the romantic comedy that sparkles like diamonds! From the opening strains of Henry Mancini and Johnny Mercer's haunting, Oscar®-winning song "Moon River," you'll once again be under the alluring spell of that madcap, carefree New York playgirl known as Holly Golightly (Audrey Hepburn) in this 24-carat romantic comedy based of Truman Capote's best-selling novella. George Peppard is the struggling and "sponsored" young writer who finds himself swept into Holly's dizzying, delightfully unstructured lifestyle as she determinedly scours Manhattan for a suitable millionaire to marry. The sparkling special features on this Anniversary Edition DVD only add to the luster of director Blake Edwards' timeless film classic. Patricia Neal, Buddy Ebsen, Martin Balsam and Mickey Rooney co-star; Mancini won an additional Academy Award® for his enthralling musical score.
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No film better utilizes 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 jewelry. George Peppard is her upstairs neighbor, 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 naiveté combine to create one of the great screen romances and a refined slice of high society bohemian chic. --Sean Axmaker
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Forget about Capote's cynical novella and enjoy what a couple of master Hollywood craftsmen (Edwards and Axelrod) spin from it. It is pure 24 k Romantic gold. There has never been a more perfect date movie.
Hepburn was never more radiantly beautiful than in 61. And Peppard is quite a piece of male eye candy. Together they are the perfect Upper East Side New York dysfunctional couple: Physical perfection and infantile neurosis wrapped up in one beautiful Tiffany Blue box of a movie.
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In my view, a lot of people reflexively label director Blake Edwards's "Breakfast at Tiffany's" a "classic" -- because of just two things -- Audrey Hepburn's appearance, which is indeed iconic -- and the sensational melodic power of "Moon River."
I think it's a classic too. But it's also a let-down.
The film has a spectacular beginning and a spectacular ending. But without "Moon River" -- and without the star power of adorable Audrey -- there isn't much else to propel today's audiences through a series of many dated, mediocre and "comedic-but-intended-to-be-satirical" scenes.
Combine this with the emotional setback that occurs everytime Mickey Rooney's character appears on screen -- one better understands why "Breakfast at Tiffany's" NEVER makes ANY film group's list of the "top 100" films ever made. Henry Mancini's "Moon River" score bails out the script many times -- and I find myself more "moved" by scenes that would otherwise never work.
To be fair, this is "early" Blake Edwards. His later work is better. For example -- the apartment "party" scene for which Mr. Edwards is most proud (it contains, he says, the most creative material for which he can claim credit) -- is not, in my view, funny nor as pointedly satirical as the office party scene in Billy Wilder's "The Apartment" -- a comedy which won the 1960 Best Picture award the same year (1961) that "Tiffany's" was released.
In "Tiffany's," the party ... Read More
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The movie is a classic, just a bad one. It's been a while since I've seen it, but the other reviews really helped jog my memory. The movie was shallow and contrived. The main character of a movie should be liked by the audience, but Holly failed to catch my attention or respect. Her unhappiness and lack of self confidence is no excuse for her selfishness. I might have given this move a 3 star if not for the hype. The over the top praise this movie has recieved is unbelievable! I can't help being disappointed in the people who gave it a 5 star. Everyone is entitled to their opinion, but still. I agree with a reviewer who wrote that Breakfast at Tiffany's is so beloved because Audrey Hepburn is in it and because the movie is in color. It's pretty irritating that some people would judge a movie by it's actors and CGI, color, cinematography, etc. Shouldn't the story have some kind of plot or lesson? I guess that I'm just the type of person who likes a movie with a purpose. I don't need symbolism, just some kind of goal in mind. Maybe I need to learn how to enjoy a movie for what it is instead of analyzing everything. Actually, I'm not even sure why I watched it in the first place. Curiosity, I guess, and I felt that I should since I like watching classics. It really wasn't a terrible movie, just disappointing. And also, like another reviewer said, it felt like the beginning of Hollywood's apathetic or "whatever-floats-your-boat" phase.
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It's the classic opening scene of a timeless romantic comedy that many would recognize, Audrey Hepburn gets out of a big yellow taxi cab, while Henry Mancini's Moon River plays in the background, in a long elegant black evening gown with her diamond tiara, fabulously large pearl necklace and elbow length black gloves, she walks to the Tiffany's store window to look at the gorgeous jewelry and chandeliers all while enjoying a croissant and a cup of coffee then heading home after a night on the town. In the film Breakfast at Tiffany's, Audrey Hepburn plays the strong-willed and glamorous female lead, Holly Golightly, who easily captivates viewers through her charming wittiness and saddening desperation. For Holly Golightly Tiffany's represents the high expectations that she has set for her life, "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.' `Tiffany's? You mean the jewelry store.' `That's right. I'm just CRAZY about Tiffany's!' (Breakfast at Tiffany's).
Next we meet the nonchalant and attractive Paul Varjac (who Holly calls Fred because of his resemblance to her brother), a struggling writer who is Holly's new neighbor. From their conversation we quickly learn that they have something in common, they both take money from wealthy admirers. Ms. Golightly is a very social woman who goes out with many rich men and uses her looks and charming personality to get ... Read More
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Audrey Hepburn had a lot of memorable, glamorous roles as highly individual, sensitive young women.
But her most iconic turn was as Holly Golightly, a frivolous young woman with a highly sensitive core. Hepburn is a ball of shimmering charm here, whether she's setting hats on fire or chasing nameless cats through the rain, and she's able to shine brightly enough to obscure a few flaws (such as Mickey Rooney). The other actors do serviceable jobs, but she's undeniablythe star.
"Breakfast at Tiffany's" is a daily ritual for Holly Golightly (Hepburn), a social butterfly who hosts parties, entertains drunken men for their fifty-dollartips, and dreams of owning a horse farm in Mexico with her brother. When kept-man Paul Varjak (George Peppard) moves into a neighboring apartment -- courtesy of his rich patroness -- he is instantly enchanted by the ditzy, sweet-natured Holly.
But for all Holly's fun, Paul starts to realize that all is not well with her. She's desperate to marry a spectacularly wealthy man, parties with wild crowds, visits a notorious gangster in jail, and hides that she was an illiterate teen bride to a hick doctor. As Holly's life starts to deteriorate, Paul sets out to show her what her life will be like without real love.
Reportedly Truman Capote wasn't happy with the movie version of "Breakfast At Tiffany's" -- they changed the ending from his short story's, and he didn't like Hepburn as Holly Golightley. But this is ... Read More
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