Yanks details
| Format: | 15 DVD |
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| Starring: | Chick Vennera, Rachel Roberts, Richard Gere, William Devane, Lisa Eichhorn, Vanessa Redgrave |
| Director: | John Schlesinger |
| Genre: | Drama - Period |
| Studio: | MGM ENTERTAINMENT |
| Name | Discs | |
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Yanks |
15 Feature |
DVD Information
| Run time: | 2 hours 13 minutes |
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| Rental release: | 07 Jun 2004 |
| Main languages: | English |
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Yanks for the memories...
By sheenaweena (42 reviews) from UK , 24 Nov 2004[Highly rated reviewer]
Yanks is an affectionate look at the American 'invasion' of Britain just before the historic D-day landings. As the film's opening proclaims, over one million American soldiers were imported into Britain for those landmark war manoeuvres and there was 'hardly a village or town that was left untouched.'
Under the deft direction of John Schlesinger, (A Kind of Loving, Billy Liar) this proclamation sets the scene for a bittersweet look at 'foreign' young soldiers in a 'strange' land trying to live while they can. A youthful Richard Gere is well cast as the sensitive young sergeant who unwillingly gives his heart to a local lass. And actor Chick Vennera in the role of Gere's buddy adds humour and personality. Consummate actress Rachel Roberts (This Sporting Life) turns in another solid performance as the girl's mother.
Vanessa Redgrave lends her sparkling presence as a society woman with a social conscience and William Devane portrays an officer with a droll 'take what comes' philosophy. Although these two have nothing in common on the surface, they are kindred spirits who epitomise the philosophy of savouring the moment.
Yanks manages to perfectly capture the cultural differences not only between British and American people in the 40's, but also between American soldiers themselves. A beautiful, thoughtful film, specially apt at the moment in light of the recent 60th Anniversary of D-day.- Was this review helpful to you?
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By a customer from Matlock , 24 Mar 2009A very good film. Would suit lads and lasses. It really made you feel you were there living in that era.- Was this review helpful to you?
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not fussed
By Delilahdink (10 reviews) from Helston , 09 Feb 2009I remembered this film as being pretty good but having watched it for a second time, it wasn't as I remembered it and I found it quite slow and kind of dull. I think perhaps the Richard Gere factor was probably the 'only' factor when I watched it in my twenties. So on the whole, wish I hadn't bothered with this one. Sorry Richard - although I am a loyal fan nonetheless!- Was this review helpful to you?
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Old fashioned
By Betsbigboy (43 reviews) from Basildon , 25 May 2008Nice to go back in time when films were made for their family entertainment value. No drugs, swearing or gratuitous violence, just a nice pleasant romantic jaunt.- Was this review helpful to you?
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well produced film
By a customer from uk , 08 Feb 2006A good film with some solid acting performances. At 2 1/4 hours may be a shade long this may because of too many sub plots which can make it a little over complicated- Was this review helpful to you?
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Superb film, and timeless enjoyment
By a customer from UK , 08 Oct 2005Superb casting and storyline. Five stars all round, a timeless 'classic'.- Was this review helpful to you?
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