I had never heard of this movie when I accidentally stumbled across it on the internet, and I couldn't believe it
It's so good, it's a crime not having it available for sale in a DVD format. This is definitely a must-see for O'Toole and Foster's fans, and generally for anybody who enjoy real acting from real actors. Why this movie remains unknown is beyond me.
Peter O'Toole is so amazing he seems to be from another world. A very young Jodie Foster makes quite an impression as an intelligent child-woman on her way to self-discovery. The character development is very well done, and their Teacher-Student relationship resonates because it looks and feels real.
It has no importance whatsoever that Foster and O'Toole can't really sing. All that matters is that they can ACT, and they have such chemistry, it's a pleasure to watch their relationship unfold. Peter O'Toole seems so fit to the role as the eccentric and domineering but soulful mentor, and he is splendid as usual.
And for the love of God, will someone release this terrific movie on DVD already?!
Peter O'Toole is so amazing he seems to be from another world. A very young Jodie Foster makes quite an impression as an intelligent child-woman on her way to self-discovery. The character development is very well done, and their Teacher-Student relationship resonates because it looks and feels real.
It has no importance whatsoever that Foster and O'Toole can't really sing. All that matters is that they can ACT, and they have such chemistry, it's a pleasure to watch their relationship unfold. Peter O'Toole seems so fit to the role as the eccentric and domineering but soulful mentor, and he is splendid as usual.
And for the love of God, will someone release this terrific movie on DVD already?!