Love Story [1971]

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Director : Arthur Hiller
Actor : Ali MacGraw, Ryan O'Neal, John Marley, Ray Milland, Russell Nype
Format : PAL
Binding : VHS Tape
EAN : 0780063397438
Number of Discs : 1
Product Group : Video
Release Date : 2002-08-05
Running Time : 96minutes
Studio : Paramount Home Entertainment
UPC : 780063397438

ASIN : B00004CJGW

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Editorial Reviews

Amazon.co.uk Review

Strife-torn America wanted a meat-and-potatoes romance in the late 1960s, and the country embraced Erich Segal's slim, generic-sounding novel in a big way. It did so again for the film adaptation of Love Story in 1970, starring Ryan O'Neal as a law student who defies his rich and powerful father (Ray Milland) on every issue, including the former's love for a music student (Ali MacGraw). The two marry, start life together ... and then the Grim Reaper turns up at the door. Directed by Arthur Hiller (The In-Laws), the film ends up lacking the kind of stylistic boost that might have made it a must-see for the ages. But its faithfulness to the book's uncomplicated and, yes, moving intentions is pretty solid. O'Neal is convincing as a nice guy who's as bullheaded in his own way as his steely father (a nice job by Milland), and MacGraw has a way of getting under one's skin. A viewer just has to try not laughing at the refrain, "Love means never having to say you're sorry". --Tom Keogh

Customer Reviews

one word, fantastic (2008-07-23)

The best film i've ever seen, and i've seen alot of films. The first time i watched Love Story was just a couple of months ago, and for me it's simplicity is the key to it's beauty, such a simple story line told in such a way, that it evokes an emotion so strong it could break the heart of the coldest demon. It tells the story of Oliver Barrett IV and Jenny cavelleri as two students, one from an extremely wealthy background, and the other from rather pooer background, and the story shows love discriminates against nothing, it shows that when two human souls connect nothing can keep them apart. They meet at college, fall in love and marry, but the film takes a heartbreaking turn, Jenny is ill, dying in fact, oliver is destroyed. That's the film in a nutshell, sounds very narrow and thin, but i advise you to watch it as the chemistry between the pair and the beautiful script really do make this one of the warmest, charming, thought provoking and saddest films of all time.

Decent tragi-romance movie (2008-02-29)

Only having sketchy memories of this from briefly viewing it on TV once at least twenty odd years ago, I thought I knew I didn't like this 'manipulative tear jerker', so, during a phase of rewatching and reassessing some films I had dismissed without really paying attention to, I put this on to watch from beginning to end. And this was one that changed my casually made opinion of it. I didn't really know it was a story of the power of love between two people from such different backgrounds, I sort of knew there was a class thing there, but I didn't know how much of one there was, and how central this was to the story. It made for a very involving narrative because, naturally the viewer would be rooting for true love to conquer this petty divide, a divide as wide as a cavern in the eye's of the O'Neil character's prim and proper family. The sacrifice he makes to be with the one he loves is nothing short of heroic, and O'Neil's acting is superb. The screenplay is witty and memorable as it crystalises that young love lingo, the soppy nicknames each has for the other, and the collegy, wordy conversations that young elite college undergraduates have with each other. It actually tries quite hard not to be a maudling tear jerker, and makes McGraw's character quite a tough minded, no nonsense cookie, but with a real heart, who actually likes O'Neil's stern father more than he does, and is desperate for him to end his feud of silence with his father. Overall, an involving and enjoyable portrayal of a deep and passionate love.

Tearjerking & Tragic (2007-12-29)

A moving film about true love and devotion...anyone considering ending a marraige or having an affair - should first watch this movie - and discover what it is like to lose your partner.Life is too short to ruin it by being selfish and thinking only of yourself - and that is the moral of this movie.THE GRASS IS NOT ALWAYS GREENER and you only find true happiness and real love - just once - if you are LUCKY.

Moving Drama (2007-12-23)

A moving film that is a must for those who have lost in love and for those thinking of cheating.In this film a man loses his wife to cancer - and he never recovers from the loss.Watch this film - look at the person you are with - and tell them you LOVE them and that you will NEVER leave them.Being in love is better then being rich - and that is the moral of this brilliant movie.

so sad! (2004-06-12)

I have to say that if anyone is even the remotest bit sensitive then this will make them cry! My mum and I were both howling by the end of the film!

As it has been described as cheesy, I must say that I did not find this a cheesy film. It is very sweet and romantic yet it is not one of those predictable films where the girl gets the guy and they live happily ever after. I believe that this is quite different from the usual stereotypical romantic films.

If you love soppy, adorable, romantic films, then this film is definitely a must.

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