Nuts (1987)

When will Yentl be out on DVD?

Barbra gives a great audio commentary track on Nuts! I hear she did one for Yentl, but I don't know when the Region 1(USA) will be available on DVD. Anyone know? April 21, 2008

Nuts

Barbara was very good in this movie, she did a excellent job. I was on the egde of my set. I like the story very mush. Other would really enjoy this movie. Dreyfuss was very good as the defender. The courtroom was the best. December 29, 2007

A masterful performance...

Nuts provides insight into the dysfunction created when a woman gets divorced, is alone with a daughter of her first marriage, and finds a new husband, forming a new family without thoroughly checking the character, background, and inclinations of the new male figure in her household.

Maureen Stapleton plays the role of the "mother" so desperate for companionship that she refuses to see the reality that surrounds her daughter. Living in denial, this woman emotionally "abandons" her daughter and is the culprit in the creation of a shattered self image that results on an apparently "mad-high-priced" escort, played by Barbra Streisand, who delivers a masterful performance as the accused of murder woman who must prove she is not insane to prove her innocence.

Barbra Streisand read the play by Tom Topor and decided to bring it to film and her portrayal of a strong willed woman, willing to call a spade a spade, non-yielding to the shame of her so called "profession" is simply magnificent. At one point, questioned as to what she does for a living, she proudly explains why she does what she does and says; "I know many women that hide behind marriage, not in love with their husbands, in relationships that are abominable, only to drive a Mercedes or get a Mink coat. I do what I do... as an adult... fully aware of my actions... and totally responsible for my behavior."

Richard Dreyfus plays the role of the public defendant, who reluctantly takes on the case in her defense, and yet becomes her confidant and the agent of change that helps this woman surface the shame of her past to become free of the burdens and liberated of the abuse inflicted on her as a child.

Without a doubt, if you want a film that produces deep conversations about troublesome topics... don't miss this film!


July 8, 2007

NUTS IS BARBRA STREISAND'S BEST FILM!

I love a good courtroom drama! "Nuts" is just such a picture! Excellent performances from Streisand and Dreyfuss and a good script. If you haven't seen it and you like these kind of movies,then you should see it now! The DVD transfer could be better,but it isn't all that bad. July 7, 2007

streisand...love her

Again, i am a Streisand freak. Her acting was real in this movie. Again Great movie...will watch it over and over again January 16, 2007

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