The Women of Brewster Place (1989)

real life

Not everyone is happily married; and not everyone's child becomes what one has hoped for. That's real life. But even those who wished their life was better, can make a change in the lifes of others. And with those actions they can make a change for their own. Good acting, making you consider that anyone can make a change. July 19, 2008

Thanks for the warning

Like most of you out there I have been searching for this movie on DVD for years now. Thank God I have the movie on VHS which was purchased by my grandmother who brought the movie when it first came out. I fell in love with this movie when I first watched it and I wanted to add it to my collection of DVD's. When I read the reviews about it been cut up and major scenes being deleted I was so disappointed. So I guess I have to hang on to my VCR a little longer than I wanted. Thanks! July 17, 2008

Thank you all

Thank you all for your reviews. I was searching for this movie and almost purchased this copy until I read the reviews you all posted. This is a wonderful movie and worthy of anyones collection. But the fact that key scenes have been edited out is a shame. I loved the passion of the women in this movie, and the acting is top notch. But all the scenes need to be there to fully experience the wonders of this epic tale. May 17, 2008

The VHS version has deleted scenes as well

I am so disappointed with both versions of this film VHS and DVD. The key elements are missing, and I like everyone else who brought the movie can not understand it. I grew up watching this film, and I personally think it is the best film about Black Women. I wish that this film would be released in the original format, and not this poor demostration of what the message clearly should be to a general audience. I think everyone who truly loves this film as much as I do, should continue to complain until the film is released on both VHS and DVD in the original format along with any extra bonus features including the director's commentary (if available). If people are still considering purchasing this film, I would suggest to do background research on the film, and to read all reviews so there will be no disappointment like so many of us previously were when the film was released. Good Luck To All. February 15, 2008

fabulous....a real showcase

I recall watching this as a child this movie had powerful performances from Oprah, Lonette mcgee and the highly underrated lynn whitfield....the ending scene with the wall is wonderful and i wish this movie played from time to time...i am glad it was sold on amazon because my vhs tape no longer works October 27, 2007

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