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Grass Is Greener (Widescreen)

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I bought this film, because
1. I like Stanley Donen (Singin' in the rain etc.)
2. I especially love Cary Grant and Deborah Kerr
3. I think Jean Simmons is a pretty fine actress
BUT
I must say that this film wasn't worth seeing it. The story was about nothing, there wasn't any interesting plot.
I admit there was one or two funny scene (for example when the two couple telephoned to each other or the pistol duel) but the rest there were long and boring without any humour.

If you like interesting films: buy All about Eve, or if you like Cary Grant or Deborah Kerr as I do: buy anything else...

This movie survives in my memory for over 40 years as one of the most boring stupid excuses for a comedy ever made. I use it as a benchmark to compare all other really bad comedies. They are either worse than this one (rare) or better than this one. As an example: Buffalo '66 is worse. If you watch both in the same day, you will surely die.

What a wonderful movie. Who could ask for more, with a cast including Cary Grant and Robert Mitchum? Not to mention a duel, a missing mink coat, mushrooms, British manors and fishing?

A wonderful romance, that shows how fate and middle age can come together and create havoc on the seemingly happy, if not a bit dull, life of a settled English couple, whose large country estate doubles as a tourist atrraction to support itself. (with lots of American tourists who leave apple cores and sticky bits of paper all over the grounds!)
To make ends meet, the wife also happens to run a thriving mushroom growing business in the cellar! (phew that was a long sentence!)
Robert Mitchum is one of these camera toting tourist who "mistakenly" wanders into the private portion of the house, finding Lady Rile and the sparks fly!
It's a charming old-fashioned adult romantic farce, that's not too far fetched.

The digital transfer is good, but I was dissapointed how few "extras" were on the disk.

The movie itself speaks for itself. One of my favorite comedies with Cary Grant in it. I love this movie.

The movie is delightful, the DVD copy is very satisfactory. Its letterbox format is perfect for this movie, much better than an ananorphic format would have been.

My only complaint is that although the DVD is advertised as "Closed-Captioned" - it has the "CC" logo on the case - the DVD has NO captioning. This is quite disappointing for those who need captions.

Still, this DVD is the best way to see "The Grass Is Greener" outside of a movie theater.

I have long been a major fan of this movie, having first seen it on televion in the 1960's. I bought the first tape when it was available and replaced that with the widescreen version when that became available. I was glad to replace that one too with the new dvd. I enjoy the dvd which features a really crisp picture and good sound but I was disappointed that there were almost no features to go with it. The dvd doesn't even include the theatrical trailor that was on the widescreen tape version. Other tapes from Universal include production stills and notes, screen tests, news reel footage and interviews of the time. It's a pity none of that type of material was included. Considering that two of the major actors (Kerr and Simmons) and the director are still very much with us, it is very disappointing that no commentaries were included either.
So, I love the story and the performances and the disc is a welcome addition to my dvd collection, but it's an adequate meal that could easily have been a banquet!

I don't even know what Dundee cake is, but I like this movie. Cary Grant as the befuddled, cool, supercilious, angry, calm, loving, clever, wronged, vengeful, forgiving Lord Rile does indeed excel. Deborah Kerr as the lady of the house who falls for Robert Mitchum, quite good. Mitchum's not bad at playing the cad. Jean Simmons as the bibulous, gossipy friend Hattie -- priceless.

But the dialogue, the verbal joustings, the rapid-fire wit: a marvel. As it turns out, there's jousting of a non-verbal variety, too. There's a weekend spent fishing. There are mysteries solved. There are lies covered and uncovered. There are knowing glances. There are panicky schemes and "friendly" phone calls. And most of the time, for the happy viewer, there is laughter. And admiration of this very elegant, very witty, funny and serious film.

This movie is wonderful! It has the funny Grant, the beautiful and talented Kerr, and the supporting cast of Robert Mitchum and Jean Simmons. It is about an earl who turns his mansion into a tourist attraction. Then, his wife (Kerr) meets an American (Mitchum) and they fall in love. But Grant isn't going to accept it, and he has Jean Simmons to help him get his wife back. Made in 1960, this film is a true classic that will keep you entertained from the beginning to the end!

Grant is so suave and cool in this one! As a big-time Cary Grant fan, I am qualified to say that this is one of his best! A little older, very mature, funny, romantic, Grant is cool and calculating handling his wife with the eye for the American. This is a must see for any Grant fan! ENJOY!

When I first rented this movie, I did so because I thought it was a musical, please try to hold your laughter. It had a score by Noel Coward, so what was I suppose to think? Granted this cast is not a musical bunch lol, but, you never know! lol. Directed by Stanley Donnen, no doubt best known for directing "Singin' in the Rain", "Grass Is Greener" has a "staged" feel to it. The acting is good, after all, look at this cast. How could it not be great! But, the story leaves something to be desired, mainly just a hint of realism. I understand this is suppose to be a sweet romantic story, that is probably suppose to be anything but real, but just a hint of realism could of make this work. C'mon lets be honest. What man would react to the same situation Grant finds himself in? You see his wife Deborah Kerr runs off with Robert Mitchum. And Grant is perfectly understanding. He never makes an attempt to go after her. She lies to Grant and just goes with Mitchum. The one thing I hate most about movies like this is. If it was a man that ran off with another women, no one would find it romantic. Women would bash him for what he did. But, when a women runs away with another man, all of a sudden it's romantic. Is something wrong with this picture? You bet! This has a sloppy script, and unbelievanle characters. Redeeming moments are the use of Noel Coward's music, the acting, and Donnen's directing. If you want to see a better movie with Kerr and Grant, get "An Affair to Remember". Much, much better then this! ** 1\2 out of *****