De-Lovely | 
| Director: Irwin Winkler
Actors: Kevin Kline, Ashley Judd, Jonathan Pryce, Kevin Mcnally, Sandra Nelson
Studio: MGM (Video & DVD)
Category: DVD
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Rating:  184 reviews
Sales Rank: 8452
Format: Ac-3, Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, Dubbed, Dvd, Special Edition, Subtitled, Widescreen, Ntsc
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled), French (Subtitled), French (Dubbed), Spanish (Dubbed)
Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 125 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
MPN: 1007346
ISBN: 0792863631
UPC: 027616914378
EAN: 9780792863632
ASIN: B00067BBLY
Theatrical Release Date: 2004
Release Date: December 21, 2004
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Product Description
FROM PARIS TO VENICE TO BRAODWAY TO HOLLYWOOD, THE LIVES OF COLE & LINDA PORTER WERE NEVER LESS THAN GLAMOROUS & WILDLY UNCONVENTIONAL. THOUGH COLE'S THIRST FOR LIFE STRAINED THEIR MARRIAGE, LINDA NEVER STOPPED BEING HIS MUSE, INSPIRING SOME OF THE GREATEST SONGS OF THE 20TH CENTURY.
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It's astonishing that one man could have written so many memorable songs, but musical gems keep popping up in De-Lovely, about the life and loves of Cole Porter. Played by Kevin Kline (In & Out, A Fish Called Wanda), an elderly Porter is summoned by a mysterious director (Jonathan Pryce, Brazil) to view his own story, which unfolds as a series of theatrical tableaux. The movie is open (if a bit chaste) about Porter's homosexuality, but argues that the love of his life was still his devoted platonic relationship with Linda Lee (Ashley Judd, Ruby in Paradise, Kiss the Girls). Unfortunately, the narrative suffers from the fate of many biographies; by trying to cram in a person's entire life, it ends up a collection of snapshots without depth or context. The parade of celebrity singers (Alanis Morissette, Sheryl Crow) were apparently chosen for their jarringly modern vocal mannerisms. --Bret Fetzer
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 The style's the thing July 3, 2009
S. J. Osburn
This long, complex movie covered a lot of ground, and covered it unevenly. Cole Porter was a great songwriter, so the film is naturally loaded with great songs, but sometimes the film-makers' desire to get so very many performers into the act caused huge stylistic shifts. Some portions of the film were very campy and/or self-conscious, while others were detailed, realistic, and highly emotional. The overall effect was something like a scrapbook in which Polaroid prints, church bulletins, fading color photos, and excellent art photos are all squeezed onto the pages. I felt that somebody - the editor? Who? lost control of this movie, or that arguments were settled by letting everyone have his way for part of the film!
Since Cole Porter wrote such stylish, superb songs, it seems to me his life story could have been served with more continuity and class.
As for people that don't know about gay musicians who have wives, and even more or less love their wives after a fashion, well, try working as a musician for a quarter-century or so, as I did. You'll see it over and over again. Maybe nowadays these guys feel less pressure to marry a woman - I don't know.
So why did I give it four stars? It's the music, stupid! This great music is just - GREAT. Some of the performances were stunning. So it is enjoyable, and Kevin Kline did a wonderful job...you mean he really isn't Cole Porter? He seemed to be....I agree with those who say this film is a welcome change from the high-tech violence that we are commonly offered these days. We can use a little deloveliness once in a while.
 De-Lovely May 9, 2009
M. Berman (NYC)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is without a doubt the best movie musical ever....
All the songs you know and love take on a new meaning... Kevin Kline, Ashley Judd give the best performances of there lives...
and the music ain't bad either!! March 1, 2009
N. Fairbairn (port angeles, wa USA)
this story, told so carefully and lovingly,left no doubt about the chosen lifestyle of it's central character without taking away from the deep love,respect and yet heartfelt regret of the way it 'had to be'.I thoroughly enjoyed this movie,its honesty and the skill of the actors so well cast in this case. Ashley Judd as the quintessential Linda( Lord can ANYONE cry prettier or more convincingly than she?) was the perfect foil for the devoted yet self indulgent lover that Cole was. their story broke my heart! the whole stylish presentation and attention to detail that only Mr Kline can offer the viewer is very apparent and appreciated.the fact that they wore the clothes of the period with such a natural air made one believe they were born to the period and not merely visiting. the only hiccup for me, and it was a minor one , was Sheryl Crows rendition of "Begin the Beguine" Don't expect the steamy ,rhythmic number that used to make us all close our eyes and surrender to the passion of the original mood of the song,instead,especially if you are "of the era" you may be jarred unforgivably into the modern world of music, But only for a moment, you will soon willingly retake your front row seat for the experience of Mr Klines' genius of interpretation. i have already watched this movie over and over and i thank everyone involved for this gift
De-lovely February 1, 2009
Patricia A. Ferreira (Niteroi - Rio de Janeiro - Brasil)
Splendid biography of Cole Porter, nice way to show his music. Made to see lots and lots of times. Kevin Kline is perfect!
2nd time around January 29, 2009
Paul T. (Boston,MA)
I had this but over the years,gave it to someone else who never returned it. I was happy to be able to get it again!
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