DVD Mini Review - Grey Gardens
Grey Gardens is HBO's Emmy winning film which is based on the 70s documentary by the Maysles Brothers.
Big Edith Bouvier Beale (Jessica Lange) and her daughter Little Edith were top society women in the 30s. But a number of events lead to something strange happening. After Big Edie's marriage fails and things fall apart for Little Edie they both become recluses that live in the family house known as Grey Gardens. But without money the two live in squalor. But along comes their famous relative, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis (Jeanne Tripplehorn) to save the day and fix their house.
I was totally fascinated with these two eccentric women. And I must say that I really like eccentrics - people who are different (although I don't see any reason for people to live the way these two women did). And seeing this film makes me want to see the Maysles documentary - which I never have seen.
The two lead actresses are amazing. On the DVD there is an interesting short film about Grey Gardens then and now. This shows just how authentic Lange and Barrymore are. I expect great things from Lange so it was no surprise that she was outstanding in the role. But Barrymore was the revelation here. I never really thought about her much as an actress but this film shows just what she can do. The right role brings out those wonderful Barrymore genes.
I recommend this film to those of you who like interesting character studies and wonderful acting.
Big Edith Bouvier Beale (Jessica Lange) and her daughter Little Edith were top society women in the 30s. But a number of events lead to something strange happening. After Big Edie's marriage fails and things fall apart for Little Edie they both become recluses that live in the family house known as Grey Gardens. But without money the two live in squalor. But along comes their famous relative, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis (Jeanne Tripplehorn) to save the day and fix their house.
I was totally fascinated with these two eccentric women. And I must say that I really like eccentrics - people who are different (although I don't see any reason for people to live the way these two women did). And seeing this film makes me want to see the Maysles documentary - which I never have seen.
The two lead actresses are amazing. On the DVD there is an interesting short film about Grey Gardens then and now. This shows just how authentic Lange and Barrymore are. I expect great things from Lange so it was no surprise that she was outstanding in the role. But Barrymore was the revelation here. I never really thought about her much as an actress but this film shows just what she can do. The right role brings out those wonderful Barrymore genes.
I recommend this film to those of you who like interesting character studies and wonderful acting.
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