Stella
by John Erman
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Actor: Bette Midler, John Goodman, Marsha Mason, Stephen Collins, Trini AlvaradoDirector: John Erman
Brand: Buena Vista Home Video
Cinematographer: Billy Williams
Producer: Bonnie Bruckheimer
Producer: David Coatsworth
Producer: David V. Picker
Producer: Samuel Goldwyn Jr.
Writer: Olive Higgins Prouty
Writer: Robert Getchell
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language)
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, DVD, NTSC
Picture Format: 1.85:1
Running Time: 109 minutes
Published: 2003-04-01
DVD Release Date: 2003-04-08
Audience Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Studio: Walt Disney Video
DVD Reviews of Stella
DVD Review: A day late and a dollar short.
Summary: 2 Stars
I am going to start out this review by stating a fact. After the 1937 version of STELLA DALLAS the film was never remade....until 1990. Why, exactly, Hollywood decided the cynical 90s was a good time to remake this classic is still a mystery over a decade later. Why Bette Midler was cast in the signature Barbara Stanwyck role at first seemed like an odd choice. Of all the great actresses that could have pulled off a remake, why Bette Midler and why in 1990? We may never know. Unfortunately, there is little reason to speculate because this neglible remake has not held up in the ensuing years. But then again, this film was sadly outdated even by 1950, much less 1990. What made STELLA DALLAS a great film is lost to this remake. Much of its appeal was to the 1930s housewife, longing to forget the Great Depression and the poverty many experienced. With the end of the self indulgent 1980s and the dawming of the politically correct 1990s, STELLA remains an odd bird. Its rather like watching your grandparents do a rap. It just doesn't "fit" the day and age in which it takes place. Even the most avid Bette Midler fan can't help but feel a little embarrased for her here. In fact, there seem to be times during the movie when Midler herself seems confused by the time warp her movie presents. For those who are curious about the ending, it is much more affective is you see the original STELLA DALLAS. Here is comes off entirely unbelievable...much like Trini Alvarado's impish acting style as Midler's sacrificed daughter. My suggestion? Skip this, unless you are looking for some kitsch and have some time to waste.
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