| Barefoot in the Park | 
 enlarge | Director: Gene Saks
Actors: Robert Redford, Jane Fonda, Charles Boyer, Mildred Natwick, Herb Edelman
Studio: Paramount
Category: DVD
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Avg. Customer Rating:  58 reviews
Sales Rank: 4420
Format: Anamorphic, Closed-captioned, Color, Dvd-video, Widescreen, Ntsc
Languages: English (Original Language), French (Original Language), English (Subtitled)
Rating: G (General Audience)
Number Of Items: 1
Running Time: 105
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.3 x 0.6
MPN: PARD080274D
ISBN: 0792158113
UPC: 097360802740
EAN: 9780792158110
ASIN: 6305537356
Theatrical Release Date: May 25, 1967
Release Date: April 9, 2002
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Devotees of Neil Simon's repartee, such as in his Goodbye Girl and Brighton Beach Memoirs, will enjoy this earlier tale of domestic dispute between newlyweds. Corie (Jane Fonda) is the young housewife trying to keep life exciting while making a home for her and her husband, Paul (Robert Redford), on the fifth floor of a Greenwich Village walkup apartment. He's working hard at starting his career as lawyer; she's eager to be romantic and spontaneous; and the two have plenty to squabble about. The film suffers a bit from Corie's excessive perkiness and the odd lack of chemistry between the two actors. But those who find the dramatic conventions a bit stiff (some of the dialogue and action seems more suited for stage than screen) may still smile at the dated look (circa 1967) at home life. Mildred Natwick is superb as Corie's mother, and Charles Boyer milks his role as the elderly bohemian neighbor upstairs. --Jenny Brown
Product Description
Romantic comedy about a conservative lawyer and his kooky bride. Studio: Paramount Home Video Release Date: 01/17/2006 Starring: Robert Redford Jane Fonda Run time: 104 minutes Rating: G Director: Gene Saks
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 It just has the right touch of everything... November 20, 2008
`Barefoot in the Park' is not a perfect rom/com, but it is a delightful one, that is for sure. There is so much to love here that it's small and sparse downfalls are easily overlooked, sometimes missed altogether. Thanks in large part to some very surprisingly engaging performances and a spot on script, `Barefoot in the Park' may make you want to do just that; run barefoot in the park.
The film tells the story of newlyweds Paul and Corie Bratter. Paul is an aspiring lawyer who is reserved and conservative. Corie is loud and vivacious and flirtatious and just completely his opposite. The two move into an apartment that they never got to see to find that it is practically falling apart, but being to optimist that she is, Corie makes the best of things, determined to have a happy home. Paul is a little more put off by his newfound surroundings, but he desires to keep his wife happy. Their building is populated by some strange individuals, not the least of which is Victor Velasco who just so happens to live in the attic. While Corie is busy making friends and spreading her wings, Paul finds himself recoiling.
Will these differences end their marriage before it even begins?
Parts of the overall scheme of things may not seem to fit all that soundly, especially when you consider the fact that Paul's conservative side seems a new thing for Corie, who most definitely would have known this man before marrying him, but it is easily forgiven or all around forgotten thanks to the wonderful acting.
That acting is also quite surprising. To be honest I find both Robert Redford and Jane Fonda to be rather dull, especially when considering all the praise they receive from rabid fans. Redford is like Gere for me; a heartthrob who has no right to be a heartthrob, but here he is wonderful. He is the right amount of conservative and the right amount of charming. He comes off like the average Joe, which is exactly what the film called for. Jane Fonda is even better, much better. She is so infectiously charming, oozing all over each scene with pure blissful chemistry. Charles Boyer is hilarious as Victor and Mildred Natwick works well as Corie's mother, but I will say that her Oscar nomination was a little unnecessary.
The film, like I said, is not perfect, but it is charming and enjoyable. It does feel very much like a stage play in scenes, and this comes off a little wooden, but it is short lived thanks to Fonda and Redford. The final resolution will make you happy and giddy and the way the actors devour the script is a joy to witness.
The film even has one of those hysterical `ROUS' moments (watch `The Princess Bride' if you don't know what I'm referring to) when Corie's mother first visits the apartment. If you watch carefully you'll see that the door opens and Natwick is just standing there, still as can be and then she just runs full force into the door jam. It's one of those comical moments that is funny for a purely unintended reason, and one of those scenes that you just want to rewind and watch over and over again.
 Some people won't get it November 9, 2008
This is excellent. Many people under 35 years old or so probably won't appreciate this Neil Simon classic. I was 12 or so when I first saw it in 69' or 70'. I was captivated by it's exaggeration of marriage, love and commitment. It is not a 'reality show'. If you have been married for many years (33 years) like I have, you will really enjoy the absurdities and over-reactions. It's a great movie!
 Vapid and hard to sit through August 22, 2008
This film was entertaining for the first five minutes and then it became almost tortuous to sit through. It is so vapid. The couple is severely mismatched and you actually end up hoping that they don't get back together in the end because in the long run, they lawyer especially, would be better off without such a dingbat woman for a wife. Now both of the lead actors are in their prime in this movie and they are both very good looking. Robert Redford bears an almost uncanny resemblance to Bill Clinton, although, even better looking. Jane Fonda does well in her dance routines. But truthfully, I see little reason to even bother with this film.
Love these "60s movies June 21, 2008
Love this movie. It reminds me of the first time I moved out on my own. Nothing seamed to bother me about my first broken down apartment and the crazy neighbors. Great movie
Barefoot in the Park May 25, 2008
This DVD was received as promised. It was a gift. Very satisfied with your service.
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