First Time Watching *All About Eve (1950)* Movie Reaction | Bette Davis Is A Revelation!!!

I love the subtle acting choices and the clever dialogue. APOLOGIES FOR THE HORRIBLE SOUND MIXING; ALAS, THE COPYRIGHT OVERLORDS WERE BEING WHATEVER THE OPPOSITE OF A HUMDINGER IS.
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[@MrValentineReacts]

Will reiterate, forgive the audio on this video; it is rather abysmal but copyright was not cooperating with me and this was the only acceptable form apparently. I wash my hands of this edit as of 07/19/2024 at 7:29pm lol. full unedited (great sound) reaction on that patreon! www.patreon.com/MrValentineReacts

[@flarrfan]

I have crappy computer speakers so watched on streaming TV with sound up, so no problem!

[@isabelsilva62023]

The sound is a little low but still audible, when I saw the movie title I knew it would be worth it🙂!

[@robertdesantis5272]

You talk too much and use too many phrases and words to prove how "brilliant" you are. Knock it off. This movie is too good for all your talking!

[@johnnehrich9601]

Bette Davis, with her distinctive way of speaking, was often imitated during her reign. Someone would stand there with a martini glass in one hand, waving the other in circles with a cigarette between two fingers, saying "Fasten your seatbelts. It's going to be a bumpy ride."

[@MrValentineReacts]

I might have to incorporate that line into my day to day

[@melanie62954]

Your reaction to Eve on first watch is the same as mine was. I thought Eve was so sweet and innocent, then started doubting, then second-guessing myself, etc. On repeat viewings it's a completely different experience. You can't unsee the subtle affectedness that Anne Baxter worked into her performance, showing how manipulative she's being. Such a brilliant movie. Funny you compare it to Sunset Boulevard. The two films came out the same year, and Bette Davis (Margo Channing) and Gloria Swanson (Norma Desmond) were up against each other for Best Actress. Two of the greatest female roles ever written, and two of the most marvelous performances of the century. I suspect their votes cancelled each other out, because Judy Holliday won that year for Born Yesterday. Her performance is fine, but Bette and Gloria were for the ages!

[@MrValentineReacts]

I love being deceived by an expertly written movie. I have rewatched it and it, no doubt, shows the nuances in the performances! I had no idea at the time they were released in the same year---remarkable.

[@Jahani31]

I love this movie so much, love Bette Davis. My favorite movie of hers is called Now, Voyager. She is spectacular in it. Love seeing people explore these classics.

[@MrValentineReacts]

I will add that to my to-watch list! I am an instant Bette Davis fan

[@CosmicVagabondPixie]

**Arsenic And Old Lace** please!!! Ya will NOT be disappointed! Thank YOU! this is sucha great place!

[@laurakali6522]

The Three Faces of Eve, The Days of Wine and Roses and The Lost Weekend.

[@HuntingViolets]

The great Bette Davis.

[@isabeljimenez6067]

I'm so glad you enjoyed it. I wish I had more to comment, but you pretty much covered it all. I do have a suggestion, but it's not from the 50s. It's 1961's "The Children's Hour," starring Audrey Hepburn, Shirley MacLaine, and James Garner. Just like "All About Eve," it falls into my top 20.

[@jvlw2001]

YES!!! The Children’s Hour. Such a great movie.

[@BigGator5]

"Fasten your seatbelts, it's going to be a bumpy night!" Fun Fact: This film has a 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 66 critic reviews. Never Been Broken Fact: Holds the record for the most female acting Oscar nominations in a single film with four: Anne Baxter and Bette Davis' for Best Actress and Celeste Holm and Thelma Ritter for Best Supporting Actress. The Rest Of The Story Fact: Bette Davis fell in love with her co-star Gary Merrill during the shoot of this movie, and the two married in July 1950, a few weeks after filming was completed. They adopted a baby girl, whom they named Margot. Wardrobe Malfunction Fact: Margo Channing's famous cocktail dress was an Edith Head creation. To Head's horror, just as they were about to go film the cocktail party, she found that the dress didn't quite fit Bette Davis in the shoulders. There was no time to fix the dress, but fortunately Davis hit on the bright idea of simply slipping the dress off her shoulders.

[@melanie62954]

The sad thing about their marriage is that, after the divorce, Bette Davis said that Gary Merrill thought he was marrying Margo Channing. Or something along those lines.

[@dwoehrma]

Pedro Almodovar is a disciple of classic movies like this. A phenomenal director, Todo Sobre mi Madre (All About my Mother) brilliantly pays homage to this movie. Its in spanish but you wont soon forget it.

[@torontomame]

I love Pedro Almodovar, and All About My Mother is amazing. ❤

[@johnnehrich9601]

"Everything but the bloodhounds snapping at her heels" is a reference, I believe, to one of the most melodramatic of all melodramatic scenes, "Uncle Tom's Cabin," of little Eliza crossing the ice floes.

[@Mooseman327]

Precisely! And being chased by Simon Legree and his pack of bloodhounds. Great writing and delivery by Thelma Ritter.

[@macc.1132]

Mankiewicz is the only person to win an Oscar for Best Screenplay and Best Director two years in a row. The year before, he also won for A Letter to Three Wives, another ensemble film with incredible wit. There are quite a few films from this time period with scintillating dialogue: Casablanca, All About Eve, The Heiress, The Philadelphia Story, The Palm Beach Story, The Best Years of Our Lives, High Noon, Citizen Kane... I hope you watch more and more of them!

[@mtkseattle]

A Letter to Three Wives has the same sharp writing and has Thelma Ritter as another great domestic with words of wisdom!

[@Jontor11]

This movie is fantastic. I was blown away when I first saw it. Bette Davis and Anne Baxter both were nominated for an Oscar but none of them won.

[@xaher7530]

"A Streetcar Named Desire" is a need to watch

[@garybassin1651]

Celeste Holm was very excited about getting to work with the great Bette Davis. One the first day of filming, Miss Davis arrived at the studio and Miss Holm said, "Good morning Miss Davis!" Bette walked by her and replied, "Oh fuck, manners!" Celeste Holm never spoke to Bette Davis ever again except when they were in scenes together.

[@lunacouer]

That's some great acting then. I automatically assumed they were friends off camera because of their chemistry, especially in the car scene. They really look like long-time friends.

[@MrValentineReacts]

😂 that is hilarious.

[@dionysiacosmos]

The golden age of Hollywood isn't a misnomer. But I just flipped through all the movies you've watched for the channel and you haven't yet found Casablanca. Set in unoccupied French Morocco, three years after the nazis took Paris, as part of a circuitous route to get to America, it has so many themes and layers dealt with by a multicultural cast, it certainly earns its reputation as possibly the best film ever written.

[@CatharticCreation]

i think he has seen it because he references it in this movie

[@MrValentineReacts]

yeah I've seen Casablanca many a time! If you haven't to Roger Ebert unpack it, it is worth your while. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aKTEY2qsh9Nredk

[@christinefougere]

Oh there was no one like Bette Davis terrific actress You don't see movies like this anymore

[@andrewschreiber112]

I'm so glad to see you reacting to the classics like this. If I may recommend another one - "Auntie Mame" from 1958, starring Rosalind Russell. Classic comedy, based on the stage play of the same name, which itself was based on the novel of the same name. Wonderful and uplifting, with some wry social commentary about snobbery, elitism, and antisemitism thrown in.

[@MrValentineReacts]

I am obsessed with Rosalind Russell in His Girl Friday. I've seen that many a time. Will definitely check that out. thanks!

[@andrewschreiber112]

@@MrValentineReacts this is considered possibly her defining role, and she was nominated for an Oscar for it. I'm obsessed with her in everything!

[@Dej24601]

Oh yes! “Auntie Mame” is my go-to movie if I feel sad, or tired, or bored. The costumes are absolutely fantastic, the performances are strong, often hilarious, and despite the overall comedy, it has a deep profound love at its heart. The writing for this is top-notch, so witty and filled with sophisticated references. Highly Recommended!

[@melanie62954]

@@MrValentineReacts I do think His Girl Friday is her best role (and one of the best performances of all time, comedy or drama!), but Auntie Mame is pretty darn close. Rosalind Russell is scene stealer in whatever she does.

[@almaicardi]

She's my all time favorite actress! She steals the show in The Women.

[@meganlutz7150]

The writing in this is exceptional. Knew you would appreciate it. Great reaction ! In terms of recommendations, try The Heiress ( 1949). It’s got an intriguing story, complex characters and good dialogue. You may also want to check out Laura ( 1944). Also has good, witty dialogue and a fascinating plot twist.

[@jaysverrisson1536]

Not to mention that that Olivia de Havilland got the Best Actress Oscar for The Heiress--one of my favorite performances, albeit a quieter one than those of Gloria Swanson and Bette Davis the following year, in Sunset Boulevard and All About Eve, respectively. The other principal players in The Heiress were stellar as well!

[@mztweety1374]

One of my favorite Bette Davis movies the other ones, " hush hush sweet Charlotte" and "whatever happened to baby Jane?"

[@bluefriend62]

What an enjoyable reaction to this great classic! You've asked for recommendations, so I will give you three of my favorites in hopes that you will add them to your list of future reactions: 1. The Philadelphia Story (1940) starring Cary Grant, Katherine Hepburn and Jimmy Stewart. Great writing, great acting, enjoyable all around. 2. Laura (1944) starring Gene Tierney, Clifton Webb and Vincent Price. My favorite film noir. 3. A Streetcar Named Desire (1951) starring Vivien Leigh and a young Marlon Brando. An explosive performance by Brando in Tennessee Williams' great play.

[@melanie62954]

I second all of those! Philadelphia Story is one of my favorite films ever, Laura is fantastic, and Streetcar is just an essential.

[@BeeWhistler]

I was coming down toe recommend The Philadelphia Story. Laura is good, too, but I've never seen the third. I know plenty about it and it doesn't look like something I'd enjoy.

[@kunglaoshat1250]

All great choices, but Laura is my favorite.

[@dreambrother82]

Fantastic recommendations.

[@jeffbassin630]

You really nailed this movie. Great job! This film was lauded by critics and won Academy Awards too. It's as terrific now as it was when it originally released.

[@dwoehrma]

Bette Davis is a cultural icon.

[@christopherschafer7675]

Hello Mr. Valentine, I just discovered your channel today and I have already watched two reactions. I think you are doing outstanding work here. I would like to suggest a way of choosing the films you watch, your viewers could even participate with each reaction video. I think of it as the Six Degrees of Separation method. Randomly pick any one of the many top actors in this film and then watch that actor in a different film. They are all in films worthy of your time. Marilyn Monroe is in 'The Asphalt Jungle', a film noir heist film that set the bar for all other heist films. Thelma Ritter is in 'Rear Window'. Gary Merrill and Hugh Marlowe are both in 'Twelve O'Clock High'. Marlowe can also be found in 'The Day the Earth Stood Still'. Then after watching the next film pick a different actor in that film and follow them to a new film. By doing this you can move through every era and decade of movie making in the process, and, at some point arrive right back at an actor who was in 'All About Eve'. Having a process in place like this would give your regular viewers a chance to participate, it would be sort of a built in poll without the bother of actually having a poll. Picking movies this way also connects them to each other in ways that the less serious viewer would never think of. It's also kind of fun!

[@melanie62954]

There are so many incredible films from this period, especially if you like noir! A few must-watches if you haven't seen them are The Third Man (1949), In a Lonely Place (1950), High Noon (1952), The Treasure of the Sierra Madre (1948), Rear Window (1954), The Night of the Hunter (1955). To name just a few. That's just the tip of the iceberg even for the late '40s/early '50s though!

[@MrValentineReacts]

I've seen third man and Rear window (hitchcock was in rare form in that film) but the others I need to watch. thanks!

[@melanie62954]

@@MrValentineReacts Dang, I would have loved to see you react to The Third Man! It's such a gem.

[@kweile4339]

Another good one is Phone Call from a Stranger, starring the actor who plays her husband in this one.

[@melanie62954]

Such a lovely film! One of the things i like about Bette Davis is that she would take a smaller, less glamorous role like that just because she believed in what it was saying.

[@jerryb1439]

A great cast, a great script, a great film. You asked for suggestions of other movies from the 50's. "Anatomy of a Murder," 1959 is a great movie and it foreshadows the changes to film that would come in the 60's.

[@shwicaz]

I'm going to take three things you talked about in this video and put them together: Rosalind Russell, Marilyn Monroe, 50's movies--- shake those ingredients up and watch "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes". Marilyn and Rosalind are magic together. LOVED the reaction to All About Eve. I knew you would enjoy the whip-crack dialogue and I'm so happy you got to discover this for the first time.

[@dimitrimerritt7641]

You're getting Rosalind Russell mixed up with Jane Russell.

[@shwicaz]

@@dimitrimerritt7641 oh man you are right. 😂

[@user-kv2tj4du8p]

I love this reaction so much! I liked and subscribed immediately. ALL ABOUT EVE is my favorite Hollywood film. that script is one in a million. line after line! the wit! the fun! the truth!!! it gets the world of the theatre down perfectly, better than any other film involving theatre in my book. the acting-omg! the direction! it is again-my favorite. back in the day in NYC there was a fantastic repertory cinema in the east village on st. marks place. they showed the best double features EVER! they would often show ALL ABOUT EVE/SUNSET BOULEVARD. and it was heaven! at age 18/19 I saw this double feature and my life was changed! I've seen this film over a hundred times, and I never am not delighted by it. yes! there is so much quiet acting in the film to watch for upon multiple viewings. and so many amazing lines that quickly go by one. when you really start looking at ALL ABOUT EVE it only gets better. what a film!!! to think this film and SUNSET BOULEVARD came out in the same year??!! wowie wow!!! genius!! thrilling!! welcome to the world with these works of art now being part of your sphere! life is better! really! I don't exaggerate! thanks for posting!

[@MrValentineReacts]

appreciate you taking the time to watch and comment; it would appear you are as passionate as film as I am. you love to see it!

[@user-kv2tj4du8p]

THE LITTLE FOXES starring bette davis, directed by William Wyler based on the famous play by Lillian Hellman is magnificent. an excellent adult story. davis is great. as is everyone in the cast. several of the actors also did the play on broadway. it is a classic film. NOW VOYAGER is a great old Hollywood bette davis film. THE PHILADELPHIA STORY is a great film. marvelous actors Katherine Hepburn, Cary Grant, and Jimmy Stewart. also it was a play first. also following this mold of a great play becoming a great film is the classic A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE. an real piece of cinematic and cultural history. again, an adult story told in such an artistic and adult way. all 4 leads had done their roles onstage first. Vivienne Leigh had done blanche onstage in London, and the 3 other leads had all been in the original broadway cast. Brando brings modern acting into the world in the most dazzling way. an incredible play, an event really in the world of art. directed by Elia Kazan who had also done it onstage. any of these choices are great. NOW VOYAGER is not as important a script as the other 3 I've listed above. it doesn't have the weight and the craft of those other 3 pieces. but bette davis is thrilling, and it is a good example of a classic Hollywood film doing what films do best. thanks again!

[@amyslingsby6947]

This is a great film. Bette Davis is everything.

[@violamateo-on8pc]

The offscreen stories of this film rival the film's story itself. Bette Davis and Gary Merrill began a scorching affair which eventually led to their getting married (a marriage which ended when Gary realized that he'd married Bette Davis and NOT Margo Channing). But the REAL story is of the genius level of the acting: Bette and Celeste Holm -- BFFs in the film -- couldn't stand the sight of each other in real life. But Bette and Anne Baxter (Eve) got on like a house on fire for the rest of their lives!!

[@PSPguy2]

You're right, great dialog! And the actors know how to deliver it.

[@Jontor11]

I can recommend a couple of Bette Davis movies from the early 60s 'What ever happened to Baby jane" and "Hush hush sweet Charlotte".

[@OceanKingNY]

Sad note: both actors in the final scene, George Sanders (Addison) and Barbara Bates (Phoebe) would both later end their lives in suicide. RIP.

[@MrDman9202]

If you want a good early comedy I would recommend "flying down to rio" really underrated. And if you want a strange fantasy drama you could try pandora and the flying dutchman.

[@opalviking]

Here’s to breaking through the copyright gauntlet 🥂

[@MrValentineReacts]

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[@zacharyhall1441]

Glad you enjoyed it being a young black man. .and your examination of the plot twist was just quiet enjoyable. You just seen how a great movie across all generations no matter how old or what race you are thus film reminds us that we all was eve and we all have had an eve in our life. Great reaction. ..if you love this movie check out the other movies whatever happened to baby Jane " ....with the same lead actress better Davis and another legend Joan Crawford in real life these ladies could not stand each other..after watching it check out the making of that movie..again great reaction 👍 😀 new sub

[@BeeWhistler]

Recommendations... I could suggest so many. I'll list some favorites. The Philadelphia Story I Remember Mama Holiday (with Cary Grant and Katharine Hepburn) Wait Until Dark (good for Halloween) Charade Rear Window North by Northwest Dr. Strangelove What's Up, Doc?

[@davidlionheart2438]

"All About Eve" holds the record for the most female acting Oscar nominations in a single film with four: Bette Davis and Anne Baxter for Best Actress and Celeste Holm and Thelma Ritter for Best Supporting Actress. It also shares the record for the most total Oscar nominations (14) with Titanic (1997) and La La Land (2016). George Sanders won Best Supporting Actor in what came to be his signature role. The film's legendary director, Joseph L. Mankiewicz, won Best Director. He also won Best Screenplay. Producer Darryl F. Zanuck, head of Twentieth Century Fox, received the film's Oscar for Best Picture.

[@kyjimbo511]

Thoroughly enjoyed your reaction to All About Eve. It's one of my favorite movies and is considered by many to be one of the best movies ever. There's another movie from that era that might be worth watching. The 1944 American film noir was produced and directed by Otto Preminger. It stars Gene Tierney, Dana Andrews, and Clifton Webb along with Vincent Price. It's a super murder mystery/love story. Look forward to watching your reaction. On a nearly unrelated subject, The Dick Van Dyke tv show had an episode titled All About Eavesdropping. It's pretty wicked!

[@KNichelle]

Awesome film, thank you for reacting to this classic 👏🏾🎥🍿🥤😁

[@haleyschreiter9746]

This classic is brilliant in every aspect! The first time I watched it, I didn't realize how tense I was until the very end. Hands clenched, stomach in knots...but all built up so subtly!

[@MrValentineReacts]

a satisfying concoction through and through!

[@jnagarya519]

Thelma Ritter -- "Bertie" -- sees through the bullshit -- is a revelation. See "Rear Window". And Bette Davis is one of the greats.

[@bluefriend62]

I'm a big fan of Thelma Ritter.

[@melenatorr]

@@bluefriend62 Catch her in "Letter to Three Wives", written I think a year earlier than "Eve" and also by Joseph L. Mankiewicz.

[@bluefriend62]

@@melenatorr Yes, and in The Misfits with Marilyn Monroe, Clark Gable and Monty Clift--another favorite film of mine.

[@melenatorr]

@@bluefriend62 That is, indeed, a great film, and one that shows what we lost in Monroe, who truly impresses here. I find the movie difficult to watch, though, especially the last sections. It actually proves how strong and true it is, but I still have trouble watching it.

[@jnagarya519]

Monroe's schtick was the baby talk. I thought she was sexy when I was a kid -- as I was taught. But as an adult I developed my own tastes.

[@josephkearny5874]

Billy Wilder's Sunset Blvd is equal to All About Eve another classic from the same year:1950. Also from the 1950s 12 Angry Men 1958 and 1959s Anatomy of a Murder perhaps the finest courtroom drama ever.

[@brianbanta6398]

This is one of my favorites.

[@randywhite3947]

Sight and sound critics poll top 250 ranked this as the #211 best film of all time

[@BradyQuartermaine]

You had a keen sense during this reaction. So good! 👍👍

[@ellet6560]

My mom adored Bette Davis; I grew up watching her movies! For older romantic comedies, check out Hepburn/Tracy “The Desk Set” and Day/Hudson “Pillow Talk”. Screwball romance, Streisand/O’Neal “What’s Up Doc?. (Highly recommended by me). Thanks!

[@almaicardi]

If you haven't already, I highly recommend checking out Charlie Chaplin films. City Lights has one of the greatest endings of all time. The Gold Rush, The Kid, The Circus, The Great Dictator, Modern Times...he wrote, directed, starred, and even wrote the music for so many fantastic movies.

[@douglascollier7767]

A wonderful film....a wonderful reaction.....many thanks 🙏

[@gaffo7836]

Thanks for watching this classic - and ya, the script/writing is not just top10. its no. 1 of all time from the movies I've seen. Thanks for noting the script Sir. I have a large Vocab - love vocab, where one word is 90-percent of the other - but the other 10 percent can make a point in the minsusha(sp- love vocab, but hate spelling - dyslexia). - you usually don't get me on words - I see the word and think "sesame street rules" - love it, but then you blasted me with "paroxysm" -a word I heard at most 3 time in my life (I'm thinking a litteral "physical convulsion"???????????? but not sure. Now I have to educate myself on this particular word. THANKS SIR!!!!!!!!!!!! Keep up the "Word educations" - seriously I love it! and love that you give "old movies" a watch. 40's/50's -a time writing mattered because there were no good effects to counter a shit story. check out other oldies" "Marty" "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" "A Face in the Crowd" "Babydoll" "The Best Years of our Lives" "The Third Man" "Stangers on a Train" -------------and 20 more--------the above just for starters, all older than dirt, and no color, but excellent acting, script and themes. 2-cents. carry on ;-). ---------------------- oh and Eli Walach is front and center in the movie Babydoll.

[@randywhite3947]

27:00 get em bette

[@johnnehrich9601]

To understand the full range of movies, in terms of age, you might want to try some silent films, particularly comedies. Because of the problems of no spoken dialog, most of these rely on physical humor. And in the early days of movies, use of stunt men was apparently rare. The stars of these movies, like Buster Keaton and Harold Lloyd, risked their lives many times in the most death-defying stunts. Nice about these silent movies is that most are now in the public domain so you can find them for free on KZbin, and you don't have to worry about copyright strikes even if you include the entire movie in your reaction. I'd suggest starting with Harold Lloyd's Safety Last, which includes a stunt you problably have seen a photo of, it is one of the most iconic ever. Then Steamboat Bill Jr. where the entire real side of a house falls around Buster Keaton. Most of the crew had to leave the area, they were really afraid for his safety. And his The General, particularly for someone like me who loves trains.

[@JamesJones-zq7pc]

Another good Bette Davis movie to react is the 1956 movie "The Catered Affair.:

[@christinefougere]

Terrific movie I watch it every time it's on. Early movie for Marilyn but Anne Bancroft was Terrific

[@AndyMakesPlaylists]

Sorry about the copyright overlords, @MrValentineReacts, but you done good. My recommendations: If you liked Thelma Ritter in her wisecracking supporting part, I recommend Hitchcock's "Rear Window" (if you haven't done it already). If you dug Bette Davis in the lead role, I recommend "The Letter." And if you enjoyed Joseph Mankiewicz's writing and direction, I recommend "A Letter To Three Wives." Cheers, #MrValentineReacts

[@billolsen4360]

Since you enjoy movies with unconventional opening scenes, watch "The Letter" with Bette. 7:50 Yes, Anne Baxter is astounding and so is Thelma Ritter (Bertie). 17:37 Ain't Marilyn cute??😋 38:05 Now, Margo won't end up like that actress in "Sunset Boulevard"! Silver lining.

[@kevinsieg2076]

All Abot Eve is the definition of bitchy. Thank you very much for reminding of this classic. You had me in your intro when you mentioned His Girl Friday and Jules et Jim. For more brilliant writing from the period, check out the work of Billy Wilder. If you're going to continue your exploration of 50s cinema, please react to The Sweet of Success from 1957--I'd gladly watch it. Have a nice day.

[@gaffo7836]

All About Eve has the best script in any movie I've ever seen, A Tree grows in Brooklyn and Babydoll are close behind. There is another movie up there in story and script (its has complex characters and top script) - it was on YT in full and in HiDef a few years ago - I've not checked in a few years, so may not be here anymore. I bought the DVD of a decade ago (so my copy is lower definition). I've been waiting for a bluray - so far not offered - to buy it (FINALLY!!!!!!!!!!!! "Ordinary People" got a bluray - so bought it - waited for 20 yrs, had a shit DVD version of it - low rez - and ya the Bluray looks good - why i had to wait 20 fking years to see it clearly though!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!) Still waiting for the same with another great movie "Spitfire Grill" - got the shit DVD copy 20 yr ago - still no Bluray, but last year YT put of to view in HiDef the movie for free, with ads. I tried to copy the YT via my YT copy program, but it was blocked, so still waiting for a bluray i can buy of this movie (same story with "Smoke Signals"). It was the same story with "Matwan" until 6 yr ago when Finally they offered a Bluray for that classic, and I bought it while it was still offered - after 25 yr of shit dvd video transfurs. Anyway I'm ranting now, back to my point, the movie I want to tell you about that still does not have a Bluray - but is up (or was a couple of years ago) on YT is a toop 10 of all time. Don't bother with a "Reaction" to it, because no one has ever heard of it. Its called "Nothing but a man" - and has character dev out the ass, the scene where Dove's wife is on the floor after Dove insults her dad and calls him an uncle Tom is heartbreaking. In my book the Father - though an uncle Tom - was the bigger man than Dove, for he had to sacrifice his pride to provide for his Daugher, while Dove is standing in judgment over him (and has his own son he is not providing for - hypocrite anyone?). Dove's a good man too - its an excellent movie, not black white - good guys bad guys, just complex goodish and badish folks, like in real life. 2-cents.

[@Lynn7015hb]

Thought I'd seen this before & was confused watching it til I realized it was the Three Faces of Eve that I'd seen, not this one. But I always like your reactions.👍

[@MrValentineReacts]

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[@davidstevenson404]

One of my favorite movies! TYTYTY

[@gustavopanesso7297]

Great review 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@MrValentineReacts]

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[@barblessable]

GREAT script , well performed by a good cast , Bette Davis ,George Sanders , but Thelma Ritter steals every scene she's in.

[@valve6642]

Birdie never bought the B.S. 😂

[@zacharyhall1441]

If your heart can stand it check out "1959 movie imitation of life"..make sure you have plenty of tissue because it is tear jetker...no it'd a waterfall.

[@MrValentineReacts]

I love a good tearjerker! I'll look into it!

[@Hugmungus]

Almost public domain, but not quite I guess

[@noelleparris9451]

I get upset when I watch this movie. I'm all for people (especially women) doing what they can to achieve their goals but Eve? She went way too far. I loved Margot. Bette Davis 🔥

[@jnagarya519]

You don't take the films you watch seriously enough. How about actually engaging with them instead of observing them from the outside?

[@MrValentineReacts]

interesting hypothesis you proffered there my friend. I could not disagree more with your assessment of my filmic involvement, but I appreciate you watching nonetheless---difference in perspective notwithstanding.

[@jnagarya519]

@@MrValentineReacts Your comments are "about" the film. It is not a film that deserves snark. In fact, it is a film that has been used in law school for serious purposes. And it was with the serious intent of educated the audience in civics and civic responsibilities.

[@PhoenixFit2024]

I know you like language. If you want to watch a movie that will truly challenge you with a verbal performance that has no comparison, you should watch The Women (1939), not to be confused with Little Women. The big star is Joan Crawford. But you would have to bring your A-Game. Joan Crawford’s character - “By the way, there’s a name for you ladies, but it isn’t used in high society outside of a kennel.” And they just keep coming. It’s an amazing movie.

[@dreambrother82]

“this actress…” 😩 only one the greatest there ever was. Bette Davis is unparalleled 🤍 Greatly appreciate a reactor putting a spotlight on the Classics.