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They don't make 'em like this anymore. Well, John Waters might, if he ever had a big enough budget. A steamy "inside look" at the alternately sleazy and glamorous world of catfighting, backbiting show-biz starlets, this Hollywood hit from the bestselling novel by Jacqueline Susann is a high-gloss camp artifact--a time capsule (or some kind of capsule, anyway)--from the screwy '60s, when a broad was a broad, a bitch was a bitch (whether "her" name was Neely O'Hara or Ted Casablanca), and a "doll" was a prescription drug. These dames of whine and poses obsessed over their bust lines, booze, and barbiturates. The once-shocking and scandalous language and behavior of these Broadway babes has been eclipsed by Dallas, Dynasty, and Melrose Place, but time has only enhanced the stature of Valley of the Dolls as a classic--and it still puts Showgirls to shame. With Patty Duke, Susan Hayward, Sharon Tate, Lee Grant, Barbara Parkins, and Martin Milner (and juicy, scene-chewing dialogue such as the infamous: "They drummed you out of Hollywood, so you come crawling back to Broadway. But Broadway doesn't go for booze and dope--now get out of my way, I've got a man waiting for me!"), Valley of the Dolls is the Mount Rushmore of backstage movie melodramas. --Jim Emerson
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VALLEY OF THE DOLLS (SPECIAL EDITION)
Genre: Drama
Rating: PG
Release Date: 0000-00-00
Media Type: DVD
SKU:GMDB2219105
Genre: Drama
Rating: PG
Release Date: 0000-00-00
Media Type: DVD
SKU:GMDB2219105
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By Stingray
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
I saw this movie long ago in the 70's when it was shown on British TV. Then, like now, I was into anything that had something to do with those halcyon 60's. And yes I agree with all the reviews that have gone before mine on how good and how bad the film is...but you just have to love it. What draws my interest more than anything is the title song by Dionne Warwick. I subsequently searched for the track on vinyl afterwards, but found that the one released commercially was different to that in the film score. The version in the film is slower, and more restrained than the single issued.
I will buy this DVD on the strength of the intro with the overhead view of the train headed toward New York and the close up of Barbara Parkins' face looking out of the window accompanied by that haunting arrangement sung by Ms Warwick.
I will buy this DVD on the strength of the intro with the overhead view of the train headed toward New York and the close up of Barbara Parkins' face looking out of the window accompanied by that haunting arrangement sung by Ms Warwick.
By Dax
Format:DVD
Unfortunately this film skims over all the critical parts of character development found in the book. It deviates in many ways and doesn't lend a very effective visual presentation of the book (which I loved). I thought with the glamour of the 60s injected into the story line it would be better than the reviews here but unfortunately the reviews are right on par. I kept watching this film out of sheer curiosity, I'm really glad I read the book first or I would have been turned off completely. And yes the acting IS terrible!
By Summer_Nights
TOP 1000 REVIEWER
Format:DVD
Loved the book, wasn't so fond of the movie. Interesting to compare and note the similarities/differences between the book and the movie, but not even close to being as good as the book. I hope they remake this movie (and do the novel justice) someday!
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I can't resist....More Quotes:
"Ted Casablanca is NOT a fag. And I'm the dame who can prove it."
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Published on May 25 2004
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Heck - the quotes alone will cover a page. See if you can add to this list:
"I wanted a marriage like mom and dad's, but not yet. Read more
Published on May 25 2004
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"They drummed you right out of Hollywood.....
...so you come crawling back to Broadway"....
Just one of a myriad of oh-so-quotable lines from the classic VALLEY OF THE DOLLS, based on Jacqueline Susann's steamy... Read more
Published on May 11 2004 by Byron Kolln
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omg,poor sharon tate
I`ve seen this movie many times over the last 30 years and every time I see it I`m saddened when I see Sharon Tate.That poor girl brutally murdered for absolutely no reason. Read more
Published on April 28 2004 by Benjamin Wilkerson
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Hello? Where's the DVD?!?!
This film is too fabulous for words!!! Neely O'Hara owns this film! Her battles with Helen Lawson are the stuff of legends! Lots of booze and dope and those sweet little dolls. Read more
Published on Mar 12 2004 by Brandon L. Harlow
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A legendary bad movie!
I am giving "Valley of the Dolls" one star because that is what it deserves. It was a big budget, lavish, Hollywood production with two Oscar winners in prominent roles... Read more
Published on Jan 12 2004
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I'm reviewing the reviews...
I haven't received my order yet but I've I've read all 105 reviews that are posted and I've laughed my fanny off! Read more
Published on Dec 28 2003
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Perfect......
This movie is weirdly perfect. Everything about it - the photography, music, costumes, hairdos, make-up, script, acting, sets, and color - is beyond dreadful. Read more
Published on Dec 27 2003 by R. W. Holliston
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THE BIGGEST DISAPPOINTMENT EVER!!
One of my favorite books: I just rented this movie (THANK GOD I didn't waste more money and BUY it!!) and I was soooo disappointed. All the hype - and for what? Read more
Published on Dec 26 2003
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"Climb Mt Everest to reach The Valley of The Dolls
YES!,both Valley of the Dolls and Beyond the Valley of the Dolls
are available on DVD in Australia Zone4 I wonder why not in the USA?. Read more
are available on DVD in Australia Zone4 I wonder why not in the USA?. Read more
Published on Dec 11 2003 by T. A. Bruce
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