|
Imserba Webstore - Common Ground (2000)
|
List Price: $14.95
Our Price: $6.25
Your Save: $ 8.70 ( 58% )
Availability:
Manufacturer: Paramount
Starring: Erik Knudsen, Brittany Murphy, Jason Priestley, Margot Kidder, Helen Shaver
Directed By: Donna Deitch
|
Average Customer Rating:  
|
|
Audience Rating: R (Restricted)
Binding: VHS Tape
EAN: 9780792170709
Format: Closed-captioned
ISBN: 0792170709
Label: Paramount
Manufacturer: Paramount
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Paramount
Release Date: 2002-01-29
Running Time: 104
Studio: Paramount
Theatrical Release Date: 2000-01-29
|
|
|
|
|
|
Spotlight customer reviews:
|
Customer Rating:
Summary: Intro to Gays & Lesbians 101
Comment: The stories are timeless and still relevant, even though one takes place in 1954, one in 1974, and the last in 2000. It is a similar format to "If These Walls Could Talk 2" in which there are three stories from three different generations. The 1954 sequence hits home, in spite of a "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy within the armed services, because even now, a military career can still be irreparably damaged if a soldier or officer is outed. Gay youths can relate to the 1974 story, seeing minimal progress from 1974 to the present with the way GLBT young people are treated by their peers. All one has to do is watch "The Matthew Shepard Story" or "Boys Don't Cry" to witness recent cruelty against GLBT youth.
The three stories could have easily been made into full-length movies. I especially wanted to learn more about the characters from "A Friend of Dorothy's." That story has a lot of potential, and Brittany Murphy was quite effective in her sad, wide-eyed portrayal of Dorothy Nelson. The phrase, "A friend of Dorothy's" was a bit overused in the script; I'm sure gays and lesbians back in 1954 had other code words to communicate their homosexuality other than just proclaiming "I'm a friend of Dorothy's." At times the gay cliches became a bit much, which diluted the realism and authenticity of the stories.
What I liked about the film was its positive ending and overall of message of hope and acceptance, in spite of what happened to some of the main characters in the three stories. It is a visually beautiful film and captures the small town feeling. And the stories are compelling enough to make this an interesting film to purchase and watch. I hope it comes out on DVD with Director's and Screenwriters' commentary.
Customer Rating:
Summary: absolubtly phenomenal
Comment: This could very well be among the greatest movies I've ever seen. It gets kind of corny at times, but corniness is good when dealing with these themes. If you liked Angela's Ashes, you'll LOVE Common Ground. It made me cry, not because I could indetify (I'm straight), but my brother is gay and it really helped me see some things differently. Watch it, you won't regret it.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Why not on DVD!!!
Comment: Come on folks VHS is DEAD.
DVD please
Customer Rating:
Summary: Loved it, loved it, loved it.
Comment: Great film.However, I couldn't help but notice what an UGLY OLD HAG Margot Kidder has turned into! YIKES! I could hardly stand to look at her. LMAO
Customer Rating:
Summary: Excellent and Timely
Comment: Unforunately, this video is still very relavent today. Contrary to Mr. Diamond's comments - LGBTQ youth are still beaten and murdered today and are four times more likely than their straight peers to commit suicide (Mass. Youth Behavior 2000). I was harassed severely in high school and had to transfer due to physical threats. To say that youth today do not know what it was like is just plain wrong. As an active member of several queer youth organizations trust me, we know and we are grateful. But we have our own issues that maybe you are ignoring Mr. Diamond.This movie is moving, and hey, JTT IS HOT! Mark Snyder
20 yrs old.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
