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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
By Jane Doah
Format:DVD
The gloriously written script by the master of the screen, Joseph L. Mankiewicz, made this the best of all of Bette Davis's movies. Her talent develops a personality that is both ruthless yet sensitive, as she plays Margo Channing, a well established stage actress who accepts, then regrets, a young fan, played by Anne Baxter. Through Thelma Ritter's wise cracks, to Margo's personal evaluation in the back seat of a broken down car, you never fall asleep, wonder what else could go wrong. Margo's tantrums, while spoiled as they are, are ear candy, putting her whole strength into every word. George Sanders, playing the arrogant yet tactful Addison DeWit, received the Academy Award for his splendid role. The contempt, spite, betrayal, and pure 100% sacrasim weaves a tapestry of a humorous satire on the lives of people of the theater, which will never be duplicated to a higher level.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
It sounds cliche to say, "Not enough stars," but that's exactly the way I feel about this film. I've actually seen every Bette Davis movie ever made, but this is by far the best. With a mind-blowing plot and a brilliant cast, you can't go wrong with ALL ABOUT EVE. Anne Baxter is at her best here (she was did less well in movies after this) and the rest of the gang is perfectly matched. With a "What goes around comes around" theme, ALL ABOUT EVE may just be the most perfectly made movie ever.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By Peggy
Format:DVD
Of course, All About Eve is more than a chick flick even though the men, Bill Sampson (Gary Merrill) as Margo's beau, and Lloyd Richards (Hugh Marlowe) as a writer (and husband of Margo's best friend, Karen, played by Celest Holm) headed for Hollywood, take a back seat to the main action which is the playing out of the eternal power struggle between (take your pick: they all fit psychologically): youth and age, the daughter and the mother, the bride and the mother-in-law, the upstart and the established talent, the new and the old.
Bette Davis is excellent of course, and the role fits her like a glove. But what transfixed me as a child was the contrast between the wholesome good looks of Anne Baxter and her sneaky treachery. Could someone so pretty be so bad? I may have wondered who I would have preferred for a mother, Davis or Baxter, and perhaps have come away not knowing. For Bette Davis the luster had gone from those famous eyes, and so it was only natural that her character Margo feared the loss of love from men. Even that I understood as a child. And in Baxter, youth would be served and perhaps she could be forgiven the lies because time does not stand still for anyone, especially it does not stand still for a starlet.
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I am surprised how great this film is
This review applies to All About Eve blu-ray (blu-ray cat# 2275161) obtained around April 2013.
I highly recommend this film for both men and women. Read more
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Published 18 days ago by Keith Smith
3.0 out of 5 stars
OVERRATED AND TALKY
I enjoy Bette Davis movies. I enjoyed this one. The DVD transfer is great. However, compared to some of the other 'classics' Bette was in I find this one to be overrated. Read more
Published on July 16 2004
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Try 5,000 stars
By far the best movie ever made, with a flawless script, a cast that is unsurpassed, and a "what goes around, comes around" theme, this tour-de-force of acting and... Read more
Published on July 11 2004 by "thomabbott"
4.0 out of 5 stars
IT COULD HAVE BEEN GRABLE VS MONROE
oh well its 1952 grable, despite losing ground a little is still the top bananna at fox for thirteen years she has reigned supreme, seen off june haver and vivien blaine and other... Read more
Published on July 2 2004
5.0 out of 5 stars
Classic--definitely of its era
Some critics have pointed out that Joseph Mankewics' movies resemble filmed plays. That criticism can certainly be levelled at All About Eve Althogh Bette Davis is magnetic and... Read more
Published on Jun 11 2004 by Stefanie N
5.0 out of 5 stars
Bette Davis' Finest Role
How does a woman who is not the typical Hollywood hottie stake a claim as one the most bankable actresses in the history of Hollywood? Personality and acting ability. Read more
Published on Jun 7 2004 by J
5.0 out of 5 stars
Brilliant backstage backstabbing drama...
One night after a theater performance Eve Harrington (Anne Baxter) is awaiting to see her idol, Margo Channing (Bette Davis), leave the theater, but to Eve's astonishment she is... Read more
Published on April 1 2004 by Kim Anehall
5.0 out of 5 stars
Bette at Her Best
Bette made some terrific films.... this is one of my personal favorites along with "Mr. Skeffington" and "Now Voyager"... the plus is the stunning transfer of the film to DVD. Read more
Published on Mar 8 2004 by classicmoviefan
5.0 out of 5 stars
All About Eve - What Is There To Know?
All About Eve is a film about a closely-knit group of theatre folk. Eve (Anne Baxter) is a young woman who is obsessed with the well known and loved actress Margo Channing (Bette... Read more
Published on Mar 5 2004 by mary wahl
5.0 out of 5 stars
Update on my earlier review: Great new RESTORED DVD version!
This is one film that is never as good as it's remembered to be. I don't even think it was ever as good as it was supposed to be. Read more
Published on Feb 15 2004 by HAPPY BUYER
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