| Torch Song Trilogy | | Cast : | Anne Bancroft, Matthew Broderick, Harvey Fierstein | | Director : | Paul Bogart | | Studio : | New Line Home Entertainment | | Format : | Color, Closed-captioned | | Released Date : | December 14, 1988 | | DVD Released Date : | May 04, 2004 | | Language : | English (Dubbed) | | Audience Rating : | R (Restricted) | | | BUY THIS DVD FROM AMAZON |
Customer Reviews
| Rating |  | | Date | July 04, 2005 | | Summary | A very human story of love and parenthood. | Content
 | Ok, I'll start off by saying that I'm straight, and have loved this movie since the 80's. It's wonderful! Fierstein is so great and Ann Bancroft is the quintisential Jewish Mother, and, in my opinion, basically steals the movie. Harvey gives a great commentary on this new edition, but if you haven't seen it yet, watch the movie without the commentary first, and then watch it again. You'll laugh; you'll cry; you'll sing along. |
| Rating | | | Date | June 18, 2005 | | Summary | Torch song Trilogy after 17 years | Content
| Its 2005 and only recently have I managed to catch the Torch Song Trilogy that was made in 1988. But since 1988, many gay oriented theme movies have popped up ranging from going through AIDs(Philadelphia) plus a more positive approach towards coming of age story (from Edge of Seventeen to Get Real to Beautiful Thing).
Not to mention the French coming out with really raunchy coming out gay pieces like Wild Reeds and Come Undone.
Thus, when I decided to watch this 1988 movie(due to boredom), I was a bit more reserved and wasn't expecting so much from the outcome due to the fact that there has been many movies since its time.
Alas, after watching it for almost 2 hours, I have to admit - IT was GOOD! I could not say that it was good for its time back in 88 since I was eight back then. But now after watching so many gay movies, this is one good piece of writing and film adaptation! Superb
I am sure if you wish to know more about the greatness of the movie the other reviewers will have much to say. A must watch! |
| Rating | | | Date | March 07, 2005 | | Summary | 1 of the Best Gay Films Ever | Content
| ...thanks to a stellar cast. It`s sad, humourous, cynic... but all in all... It isn`t difficult to fall in love with the main characters or even understand the "villain"(read "mother").
To me it says: "Make your own happiness. U and u alone are responsable for your life. It`s all u got. Now go on and LIVE IT and don`t sulk!" |
| Rating | | | Date | December 31, 2004 | | Summary | An old favorite I just had to own | Content
| I saw this movie when it first came out. At the time I had just come out myself a couple of years earlier, and this movie helped me find pride and hope. I shared it with my queer friends, and every time we helped mentor another person who was discovering themselves, we sat them down and had them watch this movie. There are so many more movies now, but this one has definitely earned its place as a classic in my book. It deserves a place in any collection. |
| Rating | | | Date | October 29, 2004 | | Summary | A Honest Heartfelt Story | Content
| Ahead of it's time, "Torch Song Trilogy" is perhaps the first realistic potrayal of gaylife I had seen. Part touching, part hysterical, this film evoks emotion on all levels. It was refreshing to see Mathew Broderick, at the height of his career, playing a gay character. I do remember he was in the play on broadway as a kid. I view this film as the "Steel Magnolias" for the gay crowd. Ann Bancroft as the mother steels the show.
A great evening movie for any audience. Each time I watch it, I learn something about myself. |
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