Bill Murray interview - The Razor's Edge (Letterman)

[@lancer89032]

Razor's Edge (Bill Murray's) is one of the greatest films ever made IMO. It stands the test of time well and is a 24 karat gold masterpiece.

[@Edgaros]

+lancer89032 Αmen to that brother!

[@jeffmotsinger8203]

I don't know why this isn't called one of the finest movies ever made.

[@Alephkilo]

This movie changed my life . I was filled With Immense peace for days…

[@mitchelllevine5664]

It’s one of my favorite films - but most people who saw it in the theaters hated it, as did the critics.

[@RobertTC009]

I thought I was the only one who loved this movie. Nice to know others appreciate it. I watch it once or twice a year. Desert island movie.

[@rolfrykken]

RobertTC009 I'm an addict of the novel and it's very clear that Murray loves it. I had a Razor's Edge day recently when TCM ran the 1946 movie, which stuck closely to the book and then I watched my dvd of the Murray version, which really expands on the novel with the WWI scenes. Standouts in both versions were the actresses who played Sophie, Anne Baxter (who won an Oscar), then Theresa Russell.

[@paulopubarosario2313]

I'm from Brazil. I've read the book, I've watched the first movie version (1946) and this one. A great story.

[@kevinbirge2130]

Saw this in the theater. Really loved this.

[@Alephkilo]

@@paulopubarosario2313 the Saint that He refers to was the renowned Sri Ramana Maharishi.

[@paulopubarosario2313]

@@Alephkilo Oh, really ?! Thanks. I read the book with 23 age. Read another times older, and it was interesting read it with different ages. We can face the situations like a young, like an adult, and now older than the own writer. The book shows how the life happens and how it can changes for better or worse. I've chosen a different way to live, but it has a price. Only in the end of way the bill arrives. Our lives are like a book.

[@halldavid2554]

My favorite film of all time. Love every minute. The visuals, dialog, story and performance are perfect. Not many people agree. Just watched it with my daughter and she thought it was great as well.

[@NathanHassall]

it isnt as good as predator 2 directors cut dvd...but its better then air bud.

[@paulkelly9250]

Yes, great movie, totally agree.

[@blackkittens.]

I saw this movie once on VHS in the 80s and have never forgotten it. It was such a good movie and Bill Murray was excellent.

[@gregh7457]

same here. It really struck a cord with me as a philosophical 20 something at the time

[@Io-Io-Io]

Same. Athough not on vhs

[@LilyGazou]

I loved this film.

[@mysticoversoul]

It is sad that the public did not appreciate the movie better. I think it was awesome. I have the DVD of his version and Tyrone's.

[@maestasify]

mysticoversoul: And read S.M.'s book. An excellent read.

[@jubalcalif9100]

@@maestasify Well said and well put ! Fans of the two film versions should read the book ! It's a masterpiece ! THANKS for your comment !! :-)

[@JonCross]

Always loved this movie miss the old letterman early years.

[@jamesmchugh2227]

Love Bill Murray, love the Razors Edge

[@TobeyStarburst]

Excellent movie have loved it for years.

[@jeweljewel9070]

Just watched the original last night. Thank you Bob Proctor. Now super excited to see Bill Murray remake🥰

[@Io-Io-Io]

It's a great film. Very, very underrated. They didn't advertise it very well sadly

[@budkelly2300]

This is my favorite movie of all time that was shot in color. Casablanca in black and white. Do not miss The Razor's Edge.

[@methuselah1582]

"I got a second chance at life. I am not going to waste it on a big house and a new car every year and a bunch of friends who want a big house and a new car every year!"

[@TheRealGreeble]

I love this movie to bits! Though I always feel a little sad when I think about how underappreciated it is. There is nothing quite like it and John Byrum depicts a beautiful romanticised vision of the 1920's to escape to. I really do hope Murray never regretted making it because of how it performed at the box office. It's a real hidden gem of a movie I hope more people come to appreciate in time. I only wish Murray would talk about it more in his later years.

[@stefanblackadder5236]

There’s something about this movie I just adore.

[@SN2903]

Great performance

[@danielbrissenden2555]

He's a class act! Bill Murray! :D

[@neildurbin]

Dave jinxed it with that "you're the only guaranteed box office star" stuff, haha

[@zetetick395]

Back when 36 pixels were held together with twine, and jiggled to make a picture

[@dianewinters8628]

Never heard of this movie before now? What year did it come out? It must have been the early to mid-eighties I'm guessing. Those were my super busy years, didn't see much tv or movies during that time.

[@realtsavo]

1984, though I am sure you must have figured that out by now. It actually is a great movie, one of my favorites. The 1946 film with Tyrone Power and Gene Tierney is closer to the novel, but both are fantastic and moving adaptations. Funnily enough, I hated it the first time I saw it, mostly because I was not in the right mental and emotional place for it, but since then, it has become one of the most important films in my life.

[@maestasify]

Also watch the 1946 version with Tyrone Powers. I watched it first.

[@methus57]

both movies are amazing. Tyrone Powers is excellent, as is Bill Murray

[@andy86i]

“No I’m finished, this is it”.. and so he begun his hiatus

[@Io-Io-Io]

Theresa Russell was the most beautiful woman ever

[@zenpiper]

I watched The Razor's Edge again last night (March 2018). Seems like a 3-hour move crammed into 2 hours. We never found out what "Larry" learned from the Guru, or see his conversion manifest later on. Still, it was fun and the locations were lush. Denholm Elliott was fantastic. The music was terrible and totally mismatched to what was on the screen, such as fanfares at a camp site? But it did pave the way for Groundhog Day, which was great.

[@AndrewOvenden]

But, you *do* see what Larry learned. He gets sent to the hut in the mountains. "I packed your books." They sent him up to the mountains with his books, which he ends up burning. The "guru" sets him up. The lesson was that the knowledge he was seeking was not in books but in human experience. He could not hide from himself in books.

[@shelbybrown8312]

Exactly he kinda smiles because he " gets it " the knowledge isn't in the books it's in Human Experience and the cold is reminding him he's human and he has to burn the books to stay alive knowledge isn't in the books knowledge is in life

[@Bushidojihi]

Not sure if literalist is a word but boy, you sure are one.

[@VambeefcoHorzey]

Yeah, it's a messy film despite it's best intentions. Murray is totally wrong for the lead, despite giving a decent performance, and the other actors are all over the place.

[@LilyGazou]

@@chipcook5346 exactly. It’s the same with the novel. I first read it at 13 and thought- omg I found a book about ultimate truth and meaning, what I long for. Ah, youth.

[@Oggie389]

Was this interview the inspiration for the Joaquin Pheonix Joker? Bill Murray looks like him, and Robert De Niro Character was called Murray?

[@MRVISTA-wz7vj]

Airport 1985! 😆 🤣 😂 😹

[@marcusl3582]

Not one of his best ... his best 👍🏻

[@7beers]

Wow, David hearts Bill hard! He has a man-crush on him!

[@bahiaphoenix]

A. Who doesn't? B. They go way back, Bill was on Dave's very first show! (Watch that! Bill is on fire)

[@RumbleFish69]

They were several great performances in this film, but unfortunately, Bill Murray's was not one of those. In fact, I believe that both lead actors fell way short of delivering and the support cast basically carried this film. At the time, critics were pretty harsh on Murray and after re-watching this film recently, I completely understand; and agree. Murray was criticized for his stiff performance but mostly because he could not break away from his comical norm. I wanted this film to succeed, I wanted to like this film and most of all, I just wanted to see great performances. However, outside of Denholm Elliot, Theresa Russell and several others, I really didn't see any. Bill Murray's was the saddest performance by far. Although a brilliant comedic actor, he was clearly out of his element in this film. Most, if not all, of Murray's comical moments seemed out of place and quite forced. I was really expecting him to say "yes, it's true, this man has no dick" at some point in the film! During his more serious scenes, like Piedmont's death, the acting was simply unconvincing and certainly didn't invoke upon the audience empathy or even sympathy, which is what a great performance would command. I loved the original film and I liked the adapted screenplay for Murray's 1984 version, but this film would have been more successful with another lead actor in the role. We might have also seen a different performance out of Catherine Hicks with a different male lead so I think casting her was a good choice. Murray worked on this film from the screenplay to producing to acting so I don't think his ego was going to allow him to hand his baby over to another male lead. A decision that is quite sad, in my opinion.... I believe that if Murray thought about the film, seriously cared about this film, and kept his ego out of the equation, this film might be a beloved classic today! Finally, I will say that Murray was young at the time of "Razor's Edge" and he has since developed his acting chops to an impressive range. "Lost in Translation" is a great film but even there he has many of those forced comical moments also. I guess there are some things will never change!

[@jeweljewel9070]

Interesting. I’ll keep it in mind when I watch it soon. Enjoyed the original last night...

[@mitchelllevine5664]

Young? He was 35.

[@VambeefcoHorzey]

Razor's Edge was a worthy attempt to do something different, but sadly the film is a complete mess.