I adore this movie! It is so much fun and a great movie to watch late in the evening with nothing to do. I would love to see it performed on the stage, and I hope to read the play soon.
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I know its awesome hey! A shame it doesnt seem so popular -- this message board is deader than a Saturday night in Salt Lake City.
Its not just for fogies -- Im 18 and *beep* I love it! I hadnt seen it in ages and just caught the last 20mins then, but even that was enough to remind me just what a classic it is.
Classic moments (just from that 20 mins) include:
- Redford, telling wife that if she bought a big dog it would "take one look at those stairs and go for the throat"
- Redford, popping head over that tombstone with the sheepish drunken grin on his face
- Redford (still drunk), telling wife in response to her saying he'll get pneumonia, "If that's what you want, I'm gonna get it for ya!" then crossing legs rediculously fast over his briefcase pillow
- Fonda, being totally hot
Great, great film! I love watching this film on lazy sundays!
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Totaly agree with everyone this is probably one of the only films I own that I can watch over and over again and still love it like the first time.
My favourite line from the film is from Jane Fonda's Mum:-
' If I'd have known the people on the second floor, I'd have gone to visit them!'
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' If I'd have known the people on the second floor, I'd have gone to visit them!'
I couldn't agree more. It's one of those films that I think actually gets better with repeated viewings. The chemistry between Robert Redford and Jane Fonda is too electric to ignore.
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The chemistry was brilliant between the two playing off each other. As they say opposites attract.
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I saw it for the first time for a college Theater class (don't ask) and didn't like it at all since it was so artificial. Now I like it for that very reason. It's a world where you know nothing too bad could ever happen. I still find Corey Bratter irritating to the nth degree for most of the movie, though she does redeem herself at the end.
shareYes, this movie was very charming. It is good to watch when there is nothing to do in the evenings
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I love this movie!!!.. Is so funny and simple, nothing too complicated just pure entertaiment...
Everything everyone says is funny!
Besides Redford is hot!
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‘Barefoot in the Park’ – what can I say that has not already been said. Even a mere 16 year old girl like me can appreciate such a charming film. Being in the younger generation, it’s extremely rare to find someone who’s watched this film - so it’s fantastic to find people who enjoyed it as much as I did.
‘Barefoot in the Park’ had all the right elements to make a traditional feel good movie. The first thing that lures you in, and also the essential appeal of the movie, is the beautiful pair Redford and Fonda acting opposite each other. Not only did they have a great on-screen chemistry but both had the talent of effortless comedic timing. Then as the story began to expand more - you have a decent plot.
Hollywood never fails to disappoint me these days with a bunch untalented actors it offers. By the way, when I said “actors” – I used the term in the most loosely manner. The films they make today are seriously degrading the entertainment industry. Its mind boggling how much upsetting it is. And I’m not saying this because ‘Barefoot in the Park’ is a particularly impressive …but a simple movie like this is ten times more entertaining than the rubbish they produce nowadays. This movie was made in the 60’s right? In the 60’s they had someone like Audrey Hepburn as the “It” girl. Today, we have the likes of Paris Hilton, Lindsay Lohan, Hilary Duff etc. Argh! With that said, like someone else mentioned here… I’m quite fond of classic films.
It is a very good film. I think Robert Redford acted really well in it.
"Even, today, when people tell me I'm beautiful, I do not believe a word of it."-Uma <3
A very funny film, great performances from all, particularly Corie's mother. The script was so sarcastic it's untrue, "I'll be shovelling snow out of my own front room." Brilliant.
"Kids, you tried your best and you failed miserably. The lesson is, never try."
for some reason this film reminds me a little of Breakfast at Tiffany's. I think it's Jane Fonda, in this film she seems to act similarly to Audrey Hepburn as Holly Golightly.
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Make that three of us and it's not crazy. First of all, they are two Paramount comedies that were produced in the 1960s, filmed on location in Manhattan and each have wonderful scores. I have often thought that Paul and Corey would have frequented the same places as Holly and Paul, taking for granted that Holly and Paul stayed in Manhattan. Cripes, they could have been friends with them.
The link is that these are two very sophisticated comedies, very well-performed and directed. I think the 60s NYC 'feel' is the link, for me, between the two. But it is clear that the city has changed from 1960 to 1966-67. 'Newer' buses, different street lamps, et cetera. It is nice to know that there are others out there who have the same notion and think it crazy. More often, it's not crazy at all.
Course, in terms of plot, they are completely different-- though there are shades of Holly in Corey and Victor brings a certain worldliness and sophistication reminiscent of 'Tiffany's.'
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None of you are crazy! (I hope) because that would mean I'm crazy.
I agree nearly completely with all of you. And here is something extremely strange. I just bought the DVD of this movie. When someone asked me what movie I had purchased I blurted out "Breakfast at Tiffany's" without even thinking. I didn't even realize that I'd swapped the titles until the person said "I thought you already owned that!"
Duhhh... Oh Yeah. I bought "Barefoot in the Park"
Of course they wouldn't excuse my blunder since they believe I'm obssessed with classic films.
"Insanity runs in my family... It practically gallops."
HA! What is wrong with being obsessed with classic films? I'm 21 and I love films from my mothers childhood. It was a golden time in filmmaking. It's been a LOOONG time since I've seen "Breakfast at Tiffany's" but I do agree, Barefoot In The Park seems to share that same 'feel'. At least in some respects. So I don't think any of you are crazy either. And I think being obsessed with classic films is a lot smarter than being obsessed with today's celebrity love lives. Which IS a 'hot topic' for obsession...although its kind a 'stupid topic' for obsession if you ask me. I'm gonna stop rambling now...but I do agree with all of you.
shareThank goodness!
I'm even roughly the same age as you and haven't met many people young like me who love classics.
Thanks to you (and a few others) I am no longer in denial of my obsession with old films. My family used to think they would need to send me to a support group for my addiction. Let's see... what would it be called? The CFLA maybe (Classic Film Lovers Anonymous)
I am now at peace with myself. ; )
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I'm 27 and this has been one of my favorites since I was a kid! I'm happy to see theres a lot of other ppl who appreciate like I do. :-)
shareExactly what I was just thinking!!! BAT rates in my top 10 of all time and this one has the same sweet, lighthearted innocence and simplicity that can't help but leave you feeling good.
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I agree. My two movie heroines are Jane Fonda in this, and Audrey Hepburn in Breakfast at Tiffany's. They just don't write female leads like this anymore. With some personality and attitude. They are both sassy. I love that.
Two wonderful movies.
Oh My God, I've got some *beep* ing Jaffa Cakes in my coat pocket!!!!
Well, I remember seeing this movie on a date back in 1967 as a college freshman. I watch it now and still adore Mildred Natwick...loved her in almost anything she did...and enjoy the whole silly movie. However, even when I first saw it, I thought the character of Corrie was a twit. A lot of the movies back then still portrayed women as twits....more the "model" woman of the 50s. So Corrie was a bit anachronistic even back then and it made her seem even twittier! LOL
shareMildred Natwick was very funny in this film. She had some good lines,
"I feel like we've died and gone to heaven - only we had to climb up."
Poor lady having to climb up all those stairs.
I just got this movie in the mail yesterday and even though I knew I couldn't afford to watch the whole thing on a weeknight, I just couldn't turn it off. Charles Boyer is delightfully eccentric, Robert Redford is sarcastic (and hot), Natwick is joyously exasperated throughout (I love when she downs the pink pill with the martini - to offset the martini that made her sick in the first place), and Jane Fonda is, well, gorgeous.
This movie is just full of glittering little one-liners and plenty of Fonda's antics - I particularly love the opening scenes: When she gooses him in the elevator, the "Thank you, Mr. Dooley. Next time you're in New York, give me a call" - scandalous ! She's a smart gal for snagging Robert Redford...I'd never want him to go back to work, either
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