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THIS FILM IS A BANQUET
"Life is a banquet, and most poor suckers are stah-ving to death!" shrieks Auntie Mame (Rosalind Russell). Well, this film is a banquet that is always to be savored to the fullest. Patrick Dennis' story of his grande dame auntie who taught him to live life to the fullest is brought to the screen here with fun and glamour and wit. This extremely entertaining film was nominated for six 1958 Academy Awards, including Best Picture. Mame is brought to life by the one and only Rosalind Russell, who is absolutely brilliant as the colorful, wise and warm Mame Dennis, who takes her orphaned nephew under her wing, and exposes him to the joys of life: "I'm going to open doors for you, Patrick. Doors you never even dreamed existed!" Russell was very deservedly nominated for an Oscar as Best Actress, and won a Golden Globe Award for the role. The cast list of characters is also memorable: Coral Browne as Mame's flamboyant actress friend Vera Charles, Forrest Tucker as Mame's southern husband Beauregard Burnside, Fred Clark as Patrick's uptight trustee, and most memorable next to Russell, Oscar-nominee Peggy Cass as Mame's delightfully dim sceretary, Agnes Gooch. The actors are only one reason to see the film, however: the Oscar-nominated sets and costumes are fabulous to watch, and the script is bursting alive with hilarious one-liners and bouncy scenes. This glorious triumph is one of the best films ever made, one that I would certainly take to a desert island. It was also recently put on the American Film Institute's list as one of the Funniest Movies Ever Made. With the gilded cast, sensational script, and eye candy all the way around, "Auntie Mame" is a magical film for the whole family.

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Remarkable Rosalind Makes a Mahvelous Mame!!!
My absolute favorite film of all time - and finally in DVD format!!! Could life get any better?!
It's a great joy to at last be able to view Auntie Mame's trailers, and the picture quality provided by DVD is a great improvement over VHS. But enough of the technical stuff - let's get on to the film!
I don't know quite where to start in singing the praises of Auntie Mame - the humor, the message, the music, the costumes (oh, God - such wonderful costumes - Orry Kelly's best), everything - timeless in its charm. Rosalind Russell is just amazing - her portrayal of this legendary character is perfection itself. And her supporting actors are just marvelous, as well - Coral Browne as Vera Charles is tremendous. And whoever says that the role of Ito is an embarrassment takes life too seriously. The film flows beautifully, and makes one wonder, "why does this ever have to end?" One can easily see that the film is based on Patrick Dennis' stage play, complete with fade-outs, but that doesn't take anything away from it. Rather, I feel it adds to the charm.
If you haven't seen Auntie Mame, please do so. If you haven't seen it in awhile, have another look. And if you've just seen it recently, isn't it worth another viewing? This film is just that good - timeless humor and touching soul. My only question is...why on earth did they have to go and create that monstrosity with Lucille Ball? It brings down the integrity of this film, a real crime.
Please consider purchasing this DVD, even if you already have the film on VHS. The special features are really great, and the picture quality is improved immensely. Also, if you haven't read the book, definitely give it a chance. I think it's even better than the film - there's so much to it that just couldn't fit into the film.

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One of my favorite DVDs
I bought this as soon as it came out on DVD. I just got around to reviewing it.

The sound is not as great as I'd like but it is a must have.
Image quality is stunning. This movie makes me wish I had a huge tv and not just a 36".

This is one of the best written films. You will watch again and again. My fiancee doesn't normally watc older films. He has seen this one over and over. He will start reading or playing on the pc and always sets it aside to watch one more time with me. You can't help yourself. That is the best praise I can think of.

Buy this dvd. I can't think of anyone who would dislike it. Seriously. It was a hit play and a hit movie.

If you like old movies and this one try "the Women" on DVD. Not as broad of an appeal. But the same quick wit and same sort of humour. And Rosalind Russell, Norma Shearer, and Joan Crawford too.