The Beales of Grey Gardens - Criterion Collection
by Albert Maysles, David Maysles
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Director: Albert Maysles, David MayslesBrand: Image Entertainment
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Original Language), Dolby Digital 1.0
Format: Color, DVD-Video, Full Screen, NTSC
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 91 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2006-12-05
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: Criterion
DVD Reviews of The Beales of Grey Gardens - Criterion Collection
DVD Review: a tender look at these women--with a wardrobe montage and even numerous musical numbers !!!
Summary: 5 Stars
The Beales Of Grey Gardens is essentially a continuation of Grey Gardens, the close-up portrait of two most intriguing and reclusive ladies, Big Edie and Little Edie who live in an old house called Grey Gardens. Once ladies of society with Grey Gardens standing as a stunning mansion, the house has now crumbled and we get the sense that even after Jacqueline Onassis and her husband helped them it just wasn't enough to carry them through. These ladies are peculiar and somewhat out of touch with the world yet they remain quite endearing; their mother-daughter bond is very strong and this film also gives us a great look at the profound dynamic of the mother-daughter relationship.
In the introduction to the film, Albert Maysles makes no bones about it: He states that since there has been such a fuss over the original film entitled Grey Gardens with people making it into a Broadway show, etc, he decided to release this additional footage of Big Edie and her daughter Little Edie to let us see more of them. He's "cashing in;" but the quality of what we get is excellent. He also says that Little Edie wanted to sing and dance in this extra footage--and she certainly does! Little Edie does a great deal of modeling and appears to take a child-like delight in showing off her outfits for the camera. Despite the passage of time Little Edie has retained a considerable wardrobe and we see lots of it as she parades and sings as she models for the camera.
We learn so much about these two women it's absolutely incredible. All you need to do is watch. We see them react with panic when a small fire breaks out in the house; fortunately it does not spread and there is no significant damage. We see Little Edie and her mother discussing romance, the town where they live, the Catholic Church and their beliefs about their religion in general including confession. There is some wonderful footage of Little Edie at the beach and we see how each lady relates to the Maysles' cameraman assistant, Jerry.
It's also interesting how emotionally connected these women are to their old house. Even after the renovations it's not exactly a great place to live; yet they hang on, living there as if little time had really passed since their glory days. That's very touching and I could tell they were very attached to that house, their property and all the memories that went along with that, too.
Of course, this is a documentary film that wants to paint a portrait of these two women and so therefore there isn't actually much of a plot; but don't let that fool you--it's fascinating to watch these ladies in action with the Maysles, Jerry and each other.
Except for the introduction with Albert Maysles there are no bonus features on this DVD; and that's a bit of a disappointment since this is part of the prestigious "Criterion Collection." However, the footage that we do get is excellent so I can almost overlook it. I would have liked an interview with a neighbor or two--or maybe even a relative.
The Beales Of Grey Gardens successfully provides us with remarkable insights into what made these women tick when they lived together; we also see how they related to each other and the filmmakers. I recommend this film.
DVD Review: The Beales of Grey Gardens - Criterion Collection
Summary: 5 Stars
The Beales of Grey Gardens - Criterion Collection
This is a must for those who are grey garden fans....., much more of what it was like to see the footage that was left out
DVD Review: Absolutely Fabulous - especially the more you watch it!
Summary: 5 Stars
I saw this, thought it was okay. . . then took another look. It's incredible - to think of the riches and privilege these women had and lost. No wonder they're living in "la-la" land - where everything is beautiful -- except reality, and if you watch it - you know what I mean. I just cannot get over, and it's become part of my repertoire - the whole business of "I don't like women in skuuuurrts - I like pants under the skurt, then you can bring the hose up over the pants under the skurt, and maybe wear the skurt as a cape." Please, I'm not laughing at them, these women spent a good part of their lives in agony - only they were forgiving enough to not recognize it as such. In some ways it's almost comforting to know EVERYONE struggles with life, money and mental health. Get it - you won't regret it - you'll pull it out at parties. Check out youtube - great clips. A very honest portrayal.DVD Review: Fantastic
Summary: 5 Stars
I liked this new version even better. More fab costumes from Little Edie and lots more insight into the ladies. I saw the Musical last year and loved it, but it didn't strike me until I saw this documentary and now the ladies live. I am so amazed at the perfect reproductions that Christine Ebersol and Mary Louise Wilson made of Big and Little Edie.
I am so touched by these women. I wished that I had known them and they also scare a piece of them that live inside me.
DVD Review: More of "Big" and "Little" Edie at Thier Best....
Summary: 5 Stars
If you have had the unique experience of viewing the original "Grey Gardens", and getting to know the story of the Beales of East Hampton, then you will delight in this DVD. We do get to see "Little Edie" Beale in more of a "normal" angle. She does a lot of talking, and it makes a lot of sense.
Description of The Beales of Grey Gardens - Criterion Collection
The 1975 cinema v?rit? classic Grey Gardens, which captured in remarkable close-up the lives of the eccentric recluses and cousins to Jackie Onassis, Big and Little Edie Beale, in their decrepit East Hampton mansion, has spawned everything from a midnight-movie cult following to a Broadway musical remake an upcoming Hollywood adaptation. Now, Albert and David Maysles have revisited their landmark documentary with a sequel of sorts, culled from hours of never-before-seen footage recently found in the filmmakers' vaults.General DVDs
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