Reds (1981)

Product Details: Reds (1981)

Edition:

DVD I Love the 80's Edition; Widescreen. See other editions

MPAA Rating:

PG

Release Date:

08/05/2008

UPC:

097361380742

Directed by:

Warren Beatty

Featuring:

Warren Beatty, Diane Keaton, Edward Herrmann. See all cast

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Synopsis: Reds (1981)

Synopis: Riding high after the box office success of SHAMPOO and HEAVEN CAN WAIT, Warren Beatty used his seemingly limitless power to write, produce, direct, and star in this epic historical romance. The film recounts a particularly eventful period in the life of notorious American communist John Reed (Beatty), who journeyed to Russia to witness the Bolshevik Revolution firsthand. Before that, he met the already wed Louise Bryant (Diane Keaton) in Portland in 1915. However, they shared such a mutual attraction for words, and each other, that soon Bryant was living with Reed in New York City. It was here where they befriended some of the early 20th Century's most recognizable faces: Eugene O'Neill (Jack Nicholson), Emma Goldman (Maureen Stapleton), Max Eastman (Richard Herrmann), and Horace Whigham (George Plimpton). Yet Reed's commitment to his craft caused an endless friction in the relationship, until Louise found her own journalistic voice, leading the couple to Russia at a crucial moment in history. But just when they appeared to have come to a perfect place in their relationship, tragedy struck.REDS is one of the last vestiges of early Hollywood, a broad, sweeping spectacle that is simultaneously thought provoking and unabashedly entertaining. Beatty inserts fascinating interviews with actual participants from that earlier era throughout the film to provide even more context and insight. At a time when Ronald Reagan had just become the president of the United States, Beatty's sympathetic portrait of notorious American communist John Reed seemed even more daring. Yet, as it continues to age, the film only continues to grow in relevance, assuring its rightful place at the top of the Hollywood canon.

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Features: Reds (1981)

Features: DVD Features:

Region 1
Keep Case
Widescreen
Audio:
Dolby Digital - English

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Awards: Reds (1981)

Academy Awards

 

Best Director:

Warren Beatty

Best Supporting Actress:

Maureen Stapleton

Best Cinematography:

Vittorio Storaro

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User Reviews: Reds

1. A surprising masterpiece

   , August 27, 2002
   Reviewer: sbehseta2002 - See all sbehseta2002's reviews

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   Warren Beatty's Reds is a superbly crafted film. The story-telling, actings, editing and most importantly Storraro's cinematography are just brilliant. This is a must see for any real cinema fan.

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2. Outstanding

   , July 23, 2000
   Reviewer: overhere.rm - See all overhere.rm's reviews

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   No shortcuts here, outstanding script, beautiful cinematography, excellent performances by all involved (especially all the supporting characters). I really enjoyed the use of the actual witnesses to expand on the understanding of the two protagonists. The movie tried to capture the era and surrounding people's attitudes. A real gem. ...

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