The Man in the Gray Flannel Suit | | Cast : | Gregory Peck, Jennifer Jones, Fredric March | | Director : | Nunnally Johnson | | Studio : | Fox Home Entertainme | | Format : | Color, Closed-captioned, Widescreen | | Released Date : | May 08, 1956 | | DVD Released Date : | August 09, 2005 | | Language : | English (Dubbed), English (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled), Spanish (Dubbed) | | Audience Rating : | NR (Not Rated) | | | BUY THIS DVD FROM AMAZON |
Customer Reviews
| Rating |  | | Date | June 22, 2005 | | Summary | An Extremely Inspirational Film | Content
 | This film has been one of my all time favorites for years and years. I agree with the other reviews posted and will not repeat them. I would like to summarize my view-point of the film. The story depicts a man who is struggling to regain control of his life, in a world of people who are all too willing to take advantage of him (The wife nags about his career, A former servant is trying to take his inheritance, and he is pressured at his workplace). Sound familiar? Even though this film was made in the 1950's it is very easy to apply its foundations to today. In the end, the Man is successful in reclaiming his life and does things his way. I am inspired each and every time I watch it! Gregory Peck is awesome in this movie, by the way. |
| Rating | | | Date | March 16, 2005 | | Summary | A Whiter Shade of Grey | Content
| Catch the anonymous face in the crowd and consider the bright lights and dark shadows of that fellow's existence. This is Peck's performance in The Man in the Grey Flannel Suit and he is brilliant. Several reviewers have noted "the Look" of the film and its quintessential Fifties style. This is true, I felt I was gaining a peak at a long lost world: Post-war America, advancing economically, but struggling morally. The flashbacks make this half a War movie and give it a shared history with its adult intended audience. This was a time when adult movies did not mean pornography, but dealt with mature themes such as honesty in relationships and integrity in your profession.
Gregory Peck has some great scenes, many in which he doesn't seem to do much. The look on his face on the train when the man in the coat in front of him triggers a repulsive memory from the war is worth pages of dialogue. The uncomprehending shock from when he accidentally kills his best friend is a real tearjerker. I don't know what other American actor at this time could be so effective.
The plot was a surprise to me, I really had no idea this was such an engaging story. The title implies a dull, plodding story, and I have to admit little prior knowledge about this movie except its one of those I'd always heard about. This has got to be one of the best movies out of the Fifties and that is saying a lot. There is poignancy, humor (the kids always glued to the TV and oblivious to the real drama around them), and above all, a slice of life that is absorbing and realistic. This is definitely an overlooked gem needing full DVD glory. Have the popcorn ready, once you start it, you won't want to get off the couch. |
| Rating | | | Date | October 03, 2003 | | Summary | You WANT Spam? | Content
| I really enjoyed this film. It's a little disjointed and melodramatic, but a very good movie on everyday life. Good chemistry between the lead characters. Definately a movie for adults, which is much appreciated in today's world...And the conversation about canned Spam is priceless! |
| Rating | | | Date | July 22, 2003 | | Summary | grey flannel | Content
| One of the most interesting movies of the 50s, and one which accurately portrays the rarely-approached subject of ordinary men trying to fit in their contemporary workplace. Peck is a little miscast (too tall and striking to possess the "ordinary" quality necessary for the role) and Jennifer could be a little more varied in her characterization (she needs a "light" moment or two) but they are both as usual fun to watch.
Peck's interview lunch is one of the best scenes, as is Ann Harding's plea to Frederich March. The other reviewers have not mentioned how the color and Cinemascope really add to the feel of the Fifties , and this cannot be stated enough - see it on a big-inch TV if possible. I think the wardrobe is one of the best in cinema history - it looks exactly as if it came off the racks of the department stores during the period. A great story, and one which anyone who has been employed in the business world as a white-collar worker, and who has aged thru their thirites, will identify with. Recommended. |
| Rating | | | Date | June 16, 2003 | | Summary | an american who wanted to be grey | Content
| From outside the USA this film is rare. Isn't perhaps between the best, but usually these country is seen as the cradle of big heroes, brave cowboys, tycoons and the in general most rich or poweful people. However here Gregory Peck plays the figure of a common man who is, and it's intended wants not only to dress a grey suit, but voluntarily wants to be a ordinary, grey man, possibly possesing the qualities to get more. Perhaps this is truly wisdom and difficult. |
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