All About Eve (Two-Disc Special Edition) | 
| Director: Joseph L. Mankiewicz
Actors: Bette Davis, Anne Baxter, George Sanders, Celeste Holm, Bess Flowers
Studio: 20th Century Fox
Category: DVD
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Rating:  240 reviews
Sales Rank: 5129
Format: Black & White, Dubbed, Dvd, Full Screen, Restored, Special Edition, Subtitled, Ntsc
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled), French (Dubbed), Spanish (Dubbed)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Number Of Discs: 2
Running Time: 138 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.4 x 0.8
MPN: 2250732
UPC: 024543507321
EAN: 0024543507321
ASIN: B0012KSUTU
Theatrical Release Date: 1950
Release Date: April 8, 2008
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BETTE DAVIS IS AN AGING STAR WHO TAKES IN AN ADORING FAN, ONLY TO DISCOVER THAT THE PROTEGE IS USING HER TO CLIMB THE LADDER OF SUCCESS AND FAME.
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Showered with Oscars, this wonderfully bitchy (and witty) comedy written and directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz concerns an aging theater star (Bette Davis) whose life is being supplanted by a wolf-in-sheep's-clothing ingenue (Anne Baxter) whom she helped. This is a film for a viewer to take in like a box of chocolates, packed with scene-for-scene delights that make the entire story even better than it really is. The film also gives deviously talented actors such as George Sanders and Thelma Ritter a chance to speak dazzling lines; Davis bites into her role and never lets go. A classic from Mankiewicz, a legendary screenwriter and the brilliant director of A Letter to Three Wives, The Barefoot Contessa, and Sleuth. --Tom Keogh
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Bravo To A Cast Of Stars The Likes Of Which We May Never See Again May 30, 2009
Shell-Zee (Long Island, NY)
While most will agree that All About Eve is a Bette Davis tour-de-force acting performance, credit most go to the entire cast, who deliver Oscar worthy performances throughout. Anne Baxter, in the title role of Eve Harrington is peerless as the seemingly stage struck aspiring actress, who in reality would step on her frail grandmother in order to further her career. Gary Merrill who plays Margo Channing's director/boyfriend is the perfect foil, as he manages to match her word for word, engaging each other in a game of callous and acerbic little digs. Lloyd Richards plays the role of the talented playwright, Hugh Marlowe who is perpetually having to deal with the difficult, insecure and aging Margo. And Celeste Holm is superlative playing Karen Marlowe, who remains the calm in the stormy world of these shameless, egotistical thesbians. Let us not forget George Sanders, the poison-pen critic Addison De Witt who seems to manipulate this cast of back stabbers with his usual deft hand. Sanders was well known to movie goers playing the kind of character who smuggly maintains the upper hand in his typical Maciavellian way. His terrific performance earned him an Oscar for best supporting actor. Also the young and very beautiful Marilyn Monroe in her film debut demonstrates her ability to play the wide-eyed innocent and naive young actress, who is the brunt of Sanders razor sharp tongue. With her ever present overt sexuality Monroe shows the potential she would realize in her subsaquant roles.
Finally we have Bett. And what more can we say of her performance. Mago Channing is the role she was positively born to play. Who else could have delivered the infamous "Buckle up your seatbelts" line with the same verve, the same hither-come sly grin? Who but Bette Davis could embody the independet, temperamental Margo Channing, a women not unlike her own real life persona? This was perhaps the role that defined her as the single greatest screen actress of her generation and a bonifide Hollywood Legend. Unfortunately she played brides maid to Judy Holliday who won top honors as best actress for her role in "Born Yesterday". Both were great performances, but no doubt Bette Davis gets my vote hands down.
Truly this cast examplifies what great ensamble playing is all about. They cue off each other with such skill and precision that I can't imagine anyone else fitting into these rich, juicy roles. In 1949 Joseph L. Mankiewicz deservedly won a pair of Academy Awards for best screen writer and best director for "A Letter To Three Wives". The following year he took home the Oscars again in the same catogories for All About Eve, thus becomming the only film maker in history to win these top honors in consecutive years. Working with a group of actors as brilliant and ego driven as this veteran crew must have been an incredibly demanding task. Hats off to Mr. Mankiewicz for his stunning direction and stellar script. And Bravo to this marvelous cast of stars, the likes of which we may never see again.
All About Eve May 26, 2009
Cornfield (Berwyn, PA USA)
This is easily my favorite film of all time. This is Bette Davis' greatest performance, and her lover in this film (Bill) is a man unparalleled. The story is bittersweet and real, the acting so good it isn't acting, and I can't get over the script: whoever wrote it, full of wit, genius and truth, deserves an Oscar.
A beautiful film, unveiling what a woman's heart really desires, and showing the scruples and vanity of other females who forget that they ARE women.
A film that should be owned, not just viewed.
My Favorite Film of All-Time - Excellent! April 17, 2009
Ronald A. Lara (Philippines)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
The most nominated film (tied with "Titanic") with 14 nominations is also my favorite film of all-time. I don't mind watching it again and again. The dialogue and script is so "catty" that it's great! The best acted film that I've ever seen with outstanding performances from all the actors - Bette Davis, Anne Baxter, Celeste Holm, George Sanders, Thelma Ritter, Gary Merrill, Hugh Marlowe, Gregory Ratoff, and even Marilyn Monroe in a small part. "Fasten your seatbelts! It's going to be a bumpy night!!"
One Of The Very Best Films EVER !!! April 16, 2009
Billy Ashley (Lynch Station, VA.)
This Is Simply One Of The Very Best Pictures Of All-Time, Featuring EASILY The Greatest Actress Of All-Time...Ms. Bette Davis !!!
Fabulous! March 11, 2009
Marsha C. Harris (San Francisco)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
What a steal of a deal. Such a great price. The dvd is in great condition. It arrived as promised. I'd shop with this seller again.
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