- Actors: Paul Newman, Bruce Willis, Jessica Tandy, Melanie Griffith, Dylan Walsh
- Directors: Robert Benton
- Writers: Robert Benton, Richard Russo
- Producers: Arlene Donovan, Michael Hausman, Scott Ferguson, Scott Rudin
- Format: NTSC
- Number of tapes: 1
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- Studio: Paramount
- VHS Release Date: April 1 2004
- Run Time: 110 minutes
- Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (33 customer reviews)
- ASIN: 6303507689
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #303 in Video (See Top 100 in Video)
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"Worn to perfection" is the tag line promoting this crafted character study. It describes Paul Newman, the resourceful 70-year-old lead actor, but not his character, Sully, a North Bath, New York, loner who totally emulates the negative definition of the title. Newman gives a brilliant performance (Oscar-nominated and winner of two critics circle awards) relying on his well-honed subtleties. The dramatics are simple: the return of his son (Dylan Walsh) and grandson, offering a chance to reconcile; odd jobs for a construction company he's trying to sue for an injury; and a comedic grudge match against the owner (a reserved Bruce Willis). North Bath is the kind of place, wrapped in winter (beautifully shot by John Bailey), where enemies are friends, marriages are shaky, and Hawaii is only a state of mind. This "town drama" of a blue-collar America offers the patient filmgoer a rich and rewarding experience. Another small gem from writer-director Robert Benton (Places in the Heart). --Doug Thomas
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4.0 out of 5 stars
A sweet, good natured comedy/drama character study with a brilliant Paul Newman,
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This review is from: Nobodys Fool (1994) (DVD)
This film wouldn't be nearly as successful without the wondrousunderstated performance by Newman. He plays Sully, a small town man who has long since lost his family due to his drinking, and who never amounted to much in life, but still has a sharp sense of humor, life, sexuality, and even rage burning in himself at age 60. It's also a genial slice of small town life, related to Benton's 'Places in the Heart', but less treacly, and with a less Hollywood spin. The characters (a terrific supporting cast including Jessica Tandy, and both Bruce Willis and Melanie Griffith doing some of the best work they've ever done) are off-beat, without it feeling like writer/director Benton was sweating hard to create 'quirky'. Nothing all that much happens in the film, yet people grow and change, just like in real life. Not quite a great film, but it still captures a sweet, almost Caprasque Americana, without becoming cloying. The movie, like Newman, never pushes hard, and that goes a long way.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Almost as good as the book,
By Kirk McElhearn "Freelance writer and translator" (A town in the French Alps) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Nobodys Fool (1994) (DVD)
This movie, like the novel of the same name, shows the life of a flawed but amiable character, Donald Sullivan, over a period of a few days in a small town in Upstate New York. Rarely do I see a movie that is almost as good as the book, but here the only drawback to the movie is that it is too short. (It would probably have to be 8 hours long to tell the entire story.) Paul Newman is perfect as Sully, Bruce Willis is astounding as a small-town builder, and Rachel Griffiths is heartwarming as Willis' wife. If you like the book, see the movie; if you like the movie, definitely read the book.
5.0 out of 5 stars
One of my favorites...,
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This review is from: Nobodys Fool (1994) (DVD)
I love this movie...it is one of my all-time favorites for a variety of reasons. It features a wonderful performance by Paul Newman and a great cast of supporting characters, but the real star is the story. It's a very good reminder of the impact we have on the lives of others, even if we mostly focus on our own challenges, dreams, and daily frustrations. But whether the movie makes a poignant impression on you or not, you can still enjoy it as a fun, touching story...
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