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In this 1942 melodrama, founded on the novel by Olivia Higgins Prouty (who also wrote the novel on which Stella Dallas was based), Bette Davis stars as Charlotte Vale, a dowdy, repressed woman who, overwhelmed by her domineering mother, is on the verge of a nervous breakdown. She finds help at a sanatorium from a kind psychiatrist (Claude Rains), who turns her into a beautiful, confident woman. As a new person, she takes a pleasure cruise, where she meets Jerry (Paul Henreid), an architect trapped in an unhappy marriage, saddled with a troubled daughter. The two fall in love but, of course, the romance is doomed. Yet their paths cross on occasion, and, despite their feelings, Charlotte finds satisfaction in helping Jerry's depressed child. The film will seem familiar to new viewers--the campy style was the pattern for many tearjerkers to come and its most famous line has been oft repeated ("Don't ask for the moon--we have the stars"). But the heartstrings are tugged and as Paul Henreid chivalrously lights two cigarettes and hands one over to the doleful-eyed Davis, pull out the box of tissues--you're gonna need 'em. --Jenny Brown
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Charlotte Vale (Bette Davis) is a dowdy spinster who has been driven to a nervous breakdown by her tyrannical mother. She enters a sanitarium and emerges an attractive and confident woman, ready to experience life on her own terms. On a cruise, she meets Jerry (Paul Henried), a married man; he's charming and romantic and they fall in love.
This is a great movie. Charlotte's physical and emotional transformation and her Grand Passion are the stuff that make many female hearts race, including mine. Davis gives a powerful, intelligent performance and was justly nominated for an Oscar. Leading men didn't come any smoother than Henried and he pulls off the now-silly double-cigarette act with absolute aplomb, making his flawed character seem almost heroic. Max Steiner's heart-tugging score won an Oscar.
The movie is pure escapist delight with beautiful people, gorgeous clothes, exotic locations, and, of course, Love. A true classic romance that makes me swoon. Highly recommended.
This is a great movie. Charlotte's physical and emotional transformation and her Grand Passion are the stuff that make many female hearts race, including mine. Davis gives a powerful, intelligent performance and was justly nominated for an Oscar. Leading men didn't come any smoother than Henried and he pulls off the now-silly double-cigarette act with absolute aplomb, making his flawed character seem almost heroic. Max Steiner's heart-tugging score won an Oscar.
The movie is pure escapist delight with beautiful people, gorgeous clothes, exotic locations, and, of course, Love. A true classic romance that makes me swoon. Highly recommended.
By Anna Elise
Format:DVD
Based on Live Prouty's novel, this Hal Wallis production is one of the best films the studio system produced. The story, improbably romantic though it is(the novel at least makes some effort to provide some motivation for the romance)" moves along smartly, the setting are sumptuous, the writing deft. Now Voyager is one of those magical movies than can be watched over and over. One of my top ten favorites.
By ThomsEBynum
Format:VHS Tape
Great old movie, filled with great plot, great acting, and a great score. This is probably Bette Davis's second best, first place going to ALL ABOUT EVE with its even better plot, actors, and twists and turns. But VOYAGER is different in that it's much more psychologically complex. And why not? It is, after all, dealing with psychiatrists and their craft. Highly recommended.
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You can wear the black and white foullard!
Based on Olive Prouty's novel, this Hal Wallis production is one of the best films the studio system produced. Read more
Published on Nov 26 2004 by Fargo K. Jenkins
4.0 out of 5 stars
Overwrought and Only Somewhat Convincing Melodrama
Davis plays nice with middling results. The acting is fine, to be sure, but I miss the feistyness of her better movies. Read more
Published on Jun 7 2004 by J
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Now Voyager - Bette at Her Best
Bette made some terrific films.... this is my personal favorite along with "Mr. Skeffington"... the ONLY criticism is the biographies of the cast ONLY work with Ms. Read more
Published on Mar 8 2004 by classicmoviefan
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A Classic for the Fans
'Now, Voyager' tells the story of hapless introvert Charlotte Vale (Bette Davis), her near-nervous breakdown machinated by her domineering Mother (Gladys Vale) and her subsequent... Read more
Published on Feb 7 2004 by Review Lover
5.0 out of 5 stars
GREAT FILM - GREAT DVD TRANSFER
Great film - great DVD transfer.
The single disappointment is the CAST & CREW segment of the Bonus Material. Read more
Published on May 1 2003
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VINTAGE DAVIS CLASSIC.....
There's nothing campy about "Now,Voyager", style or otherwise. Some people obviously don't understand the difference between classic and camp. Read more
Published on April 13 2003 by Mark Norvell
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"SHE DID IT THE HARD WAY!!"
Yeah? So when her contract expired at Warners she had the last farewell drink with a few grips and drove off the lot ..... Read more
Published on Dec 9 2002
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THE BEST OF BETTE.
What is it about this perennial soap opera which remains such a timeless diversion? While not a perfect film by any means, it nevertheless lingers in the psyche once seen. Read more
Published on Nov 27 2002 by "paul59"
5.0 out of 5 stars
Betty Davis at her Best
Talk about a tear-jerker, boy this is it! Betty Davis is the walked over, taunted and controlled ugly duckling who comes into her own and turns into the most amazing swan! Read more
Published on Nov 21 2002 by Kelly K. Coyle
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A HOLLYWOOD TREASURE.
An irresistible kitsch classic which lingers in the memory: if it were any better, it might not have worked at all. Read more
Published on Oct 30 2002 by "scotsladdie"
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