The Rose [DVD]

Bette Midler was excellent in this movie, worth the money.

Great movie

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This film brings back memories, and I'm glad the DVD finally came out, though there are no extras. Bette, in her film debut, was brilliant and deserved every award she got. Often compared to Janis Joplin, I think the screenplay of Bill Kerby & Bo Goldman gave Midler a bit more personality and personal angst. Midler handled it all like a seasoned pro. A truly excellent performance. Her concert scenes were good, too. Frederic Forrest was nominated for an Oscar, and he was quite fine (he was also in "Norma Rae" with Sally Field, who won the Oscar over Midler in '79). But it was Alan Bates as the oily, manipulative agent (baby-sitter?) who truly deserved recognition. The Oscars also recognized the film for its Sound and brilliant Editing. Sorely missing from the nominations were the Adapted Score and the wonderful title Song, written by Amanda McBroom. This is a powerful and entertaining film, with fine acting and great direction by Mark Rydell, loaded with humor, pathos and sadness, and all brought to life by the remarkable Bette Midler.It's worth watching again. Also, watch for David Keith (her personal bodyguard/masseur, later on), who later made such a strong impression in "An Officer and a Gentleman".

I saw this in 79 I guess when it hit the theatres on its first run.....I got the DVD on a whim and just finished watching it for the second time. My thoughts:Bette turns in a fantastic performance............I guess this was her first film and what a debut!I saw Janis Joplin at concert once and Bette does a pretty good job of channeling her.................I may be biased, but Janis sang much better.Alan Bates is just terrific as her manager.........this guy is good in everything I have seen him in.The movie needed more Harry Dean Stanton..............what an actor!...in his short time on the screen as the country singer/songwriter Billy Ray he sure makes an impact.The concert footage is amazing..................only a film like Last Waltz which is a real concert documentary surpasses The Rose.The music is great!!! Very nostalgic for me.My only quibble is it loses some pace before the final concert............overall I recommend this film highly.

This has to be the singularly most depressing movie I remember ever seeing. My Mom went to see The Rose when it first ran at the theater. I wanted her to take me to see it (I was 8), but she said it wasn't something good for kids to watch.Well, my husband I bought the DVD--which arrived quickly, and in absolutely perfect condition, even though listed as used--and watched it. I can tell you that it was no more fit for me to watch at 40-something than it was for me to watch at 8 years old. I have to hand it to my Mother, who protected me from the trauma of watching The Rose at a young age. So much for "knowing better" than Mom now that I'm a "grown up."My issues with the movie are that it is depressing, the acting is not good, and they failed at making me believe that the events happened in the 60s.

Condition was good, price even better, had to pay shipping but with the good price didn't mind. It was still cheaper than buying new.

hopeing this movie comes to my prime videos..been hopeing for a while now!!!!

Very good sad ending but brilliant acting by the one and only

Excellent film with an unforgetable performance by Bette Midler. You will certainly want to keep watching this one.

Great film.

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