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Genres: ComedyRomanceDr
Starring: Martin Balsam, Audrey Hepburn, Patricia Neal, Mickey Rooney, George Peppard, Buddy Ebsen, John McGiver
Director(s): Blake Edwards
Available Quality: Hi Def
Country: USA
Year: 1961
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IMDB Rating: 7.8 out of 10 (50470 votes)
Struggling writer Paul Varjak moves into a New York apartment building and becomes intrigued by his pretty, quirky neighbor Holly Golightly. Hollys lifestyle confuses and fascinates Paul in public she flits through parties with a sexy, sophisticated air, but when theyre alone she changes into a sweetly vulnerable bundle of neuroses.
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Poseidon-3 (24 May 2012)
Fluffy, if a bit empty, but delicious breakfast.
An army of fans consider this Hepburn's signature role and in many waysit is, even if she overcame miscasting to portray it. Based on a ratherbiting novella by Truman Capote, he (somewhat surprisingly) wantedMarilyn Monroe to play the role. The casting of Hepburn couldn't bemore different, yet she made it her own and in the process created anicon that is every bit as lasting as Marilyn'sskirt-over-the-subway-grate or Bette Davis's off-the-shoulder,chain-smoking Margo Channing. She plays an offbeat, effortlesslysophisticated party girl in New York City who subsists on the favors ofvarious rich men. Though her livelihood couldn't be more tasteless,somehow Hepburn's presence adds a sheen of innocence and sweetness toit. When blocked writer Peppard moves in upstairs ("kept" by marriedsocialite Neal), the two find themselves developing a friendship whicheventually begins to turn into love. But since they are both people whouse their bodies to earn their keep and are heavily dependent onothers, the chances of their relationship lasting are slim at best. Toread the above synopsis, one would expect a gritty, vulgar film.However, in director Blake Edwards' hands and with Hepburn floatingaround in exquisite Givenchy gowns, the movie is a candy box of color,style, humor and romance.Even when she's hungover or just getting home from an all-nighter (asin the famous opening scene), Hepburn strikes a graceful and glamorousfigure. In fact, it's when she's trying to act disoriented ordisheveled that her performance is at it's weakest. It's as if she wasso inherently stylish that she had to try (too) hard to presentanything else! She does a very fine job with the role, even if thecharacter's past is nothing short of preposterous. Peppard comes off asblandly attractive, but wooden. His arrogance regarding his role(fiercely protecting the traditional leading man image) not onlyundercut his own performance, but also slighted that of Neal's who wasdiminished as a result. However, sentimental filmgoers probably preferhis more heroic approach and Neal would certainly recoup her losses,earning an Oscar a short time later for "Hud". The most controversialaspect of the film is Rooney's portrayal of an Asian man who livesabove Hepburn and who is awakened at all hours by her lifestyle.Whether or not one is offended by the over-the-top stereotype of thebuck teeth and slant eyes, the role is not funny anyway! It's all waytoo forced and obvious, with his pratfalls in sight long before theyoccur. (A lamp exists RIGHT over his bed for the express purpose ofgiving him something to hit his head on continuously. Move it,already!) There are many memorable moments in the film including asequence of Hepburn and Peppard doing things they've never done before,Hepburn sitting on the fire escape plaintively singing theOscar-winning song "Moon River" (which is used throughout the film bymaster composer Henry Mancini) and wacky party scene (a prelude toEdwards' "The Party"?) in which all sorts of outre things take placeincluding the cry "Timber!" when a tipsy guest begins to collapse.There's a surprising frankness, for the time, regarding Peppard andNeal's relationship. It seems to be one of the earliest Hollywood filmsin which the leading man is implied to be nude under the covers in hisbed. The film is not without its flaws. Some of the dialogue isannoyingly indulgent and the storyline is fairly patchy (with a tackedon ending.) Still, with the sparkling presence of Hepburn (in somemind-blowing hats and costumes) and the slick work of Edwards, it iseasy entertainment.
Eric Stewart (24 May 2012)
As two drifters drift on the Moon River of life ...
... are they mere flotsam, or can they be more? Can they hook up? Can theybecome one flesh?The two are attractive, on-the-make hustlers in jazzed-up New York circlescirca 1961. Holly Golightly (Audrey Hepburn) was once Lula Mae Barnes,forced at 14 to steal turkey eggs and marry widower Doc Golightly (BuddyEbsen), who really loves her but can't understand her, just to keep herselfand brother Fred (now off serving in the Army) alive. Having run off andtaken a new first name, she's now professional arm candy in the Big Apple,wading through the rats and superrats in hopes of wedding her one truemillionaire.Paul Varjak (George Peppard) was once an up-and-coming, "sensitive" writer.Now he's a kept man, the sex toy of possessive, rich, matronly,curiously-named 2-E (Patricia Neal). Having been installed in the apartmentupstairs from Holly's, he and Holly meet. She's winsome. He's captivated.She says he reminds her of brother Fred. The first time she crawls into bedwith Paul, it's completely chaste and sisterly. She needs comforting, notsex.Her life is a gay (in the old-fashioned sense) chaos, equal parts phoninessand hope. But, as Paul can see, she's a "real" phony on a desperate questfor the rainbow's end. Perhaps they can chase it together?If so, she will have to find a more realistic way to fend off the "meanreds" (much worse than the blues) than occasional visits to Tiffany's toogle diamonds she'll never possess. When she takes Paul there, he wants tocelebrate his revived hopes for a writing career by buying her a gift. Whatmight be available for under $10? Oh? Then, how about engraving this ringthat came in a box of Cracker Jack? Do they, the arch-but-sympathetic clerkasks, still offer prizes in Cracker Jack boxes? It gives one a sense ofcontinuity, of solidarity with the past.Which is exactly what Holly Golightly never had. Will she find it, andherself, with Paul at her side? There's still such a lot of world to see;can she resist, settle down, accept Paul's limited prospects for wealth, andbecome a real non-phony? Can Paul, for that matter, stop prostitutinghimself, become a real man with her?Interestingly, the story comes originally from the pen of the late, famouslyeffeminate Truman Capote, and the film direction comes from Blake Edwards,for whom the question of what it means to be a real man has always beenmajor subtext ("10," "Victor/Victoria," even "The Pink Panther").Unfortunately, the terms of the union Paul proposes to Holly are archaicallypre-feminist: if she accepts him, she will "belong to him." That need notdeter us from hoping they can actually come together, latch onto love, andeven give her cat "Cat" (who steals every scene he's in) a permanentname.
(24 May 2012)
My all time favorite movie.
I love Audrey Hepburn, and this is, in my opinion, her best film ever. It's romantic without being overly sappy, with great dialogue, and a happy ending. What more could you ask for?
Howard Schumann (24 May 2012)
A magical romantic comedy
If I told you that a film about a relationship between a sad hooker and agigolo that included stealing masks from a five and dime and an abysmaloriental caricature was one of the most magical romantic comedies of alltime, you probably would laugh out loud. That is if you never heard of BlakeEdwards' 1961 delightful Breakfast at Tiffany's, recently released on DVD.Based on a novella by Truman Capote, Breakfast at Tiffany's is the story ofthe relationship between a "kept" writer and his slightly nutty upstairsneighbor who makes her living courtesy of wealthy men.Nominated for an Oscar for Best Actress, Audrey Hepburn is Holly Golightly,a "wild thing" who spends her time going from man to man and party to party,seeking instant gratification in a transparent attempt to distance herselffrom her past. Holly categorizes her men as either "rats" or "super rats",refuses to give her cat a real name for fear of attachment, and idealizesTiffany's, an upscale jewelry store in New York. She says of Tiffany's, "It calms me down right away, the quietness and theproud look of it; nothing very bad could happen to you there, not with thosekind men in their nice suits, and that lovely smell of silver and alligatorwallets". She pretends that everything is just fine until she gets "the meanreds" which she describes as "suddenly you're afraid, and you don't knowwhat you're afraid of." All this time she covers up her murky past thatincludes a "marriage" to Doc (Buddy Epson), an Okie farmer who she left manyyears ago and who now seeks to find her again and take her home. Herdownstairs neighbor, writer Paul Varjak (George Peppard) is not much betterin the commitment department. He last produced a book of short stories someseven years ago and survives only by the grace of his benefactor, a wealthydecorator (Patricia Neal) who keeps him living in the style he is accustomedto. Paul (who she is always calling Fred because he reminds her of her brotherin the Army) and Holly go from distant neighbors to close confidants. Theway these lost souls find each other of course is the stuff of Hollywood andin spite of some obvious flaws, Breakfast at Tiffany's has remained one ofthe most popular films of all time and I loved it as well. The main reasonthe film works so well of course is Audrey Hepburn who brings the characterof Holly so completely alive with the power of her performance that you losesight of the fact that you are watching a movie. Add to that the stunningshots of New York in the sixties and the enduring Henry Mancini song MoonRiver and voila! -- a great film. Now if you could just overlook MickeyRooney's attempt to imitate Jerry Lewis portraying a mentally impededJapanese photographer well let's not get into that one.
(23 May 2012)
Where Nothing Bad Can Ever Happen
We all have dreams of such a place, and Holly Golightly's is Tiffany's. Her new neighbor Paul, an author with writer's block, is drawn into Holly's world of partying but sees that there's really no glitter behind the seeming glamour. Circumstances dash their dreams - and can love penetrate the prisons they've built around themselves?This movie, despite its age, evades "Dated" and can be thoroughly enjoyed by younger, modern audiences. There's a bit of us in the former country girl with dreams of making enough money for a real home with her brother, and for a couple of hours our dreams can come true with Holly's. Highly recommend.
(22 May 2012)
Oh WOW! What a GREAT movie!
I was only 13 when i saw this movie but i fell in love with it at first glance! I could not wait for it to be shown again on television considering that I did not own it. Audrey Hepburn is magnificent as Holly Golightly, a young woman trying to fit into the high New York social scene. There is so much in the air between Audrey and George Peppard in the first scene in Holly's room! It is so romantic and the plot is just great through out the movie. The end scene, "a kiss in the rain," always gets me because it is like a dream. I could not recomend this enough! It is such a great movie with a funny, sad, romantic story that is great for all ages and will continue to be a classic.
(21 May 2012)
Why wasn't this one on the AFI 100 List??
I really have nothing new to add here. I just wanted to put my two penceworth in. This is a true classic. I can't think of any one else who couldhave played this role except for our Ms. Hepburn. She IS Holly Golightly!!As for the rest, George Peppard (is handsome and blonde), PatriciaNeal(playing it cool and cat like), Buddy Ebsen(really surprised me here,great) and Mickey Rooney(the comic relief) round out the quirky cast. Anexcellent script, cool music(Audrey sings), and hip '60's fashions(look atthose hats) add to this film to make it one of my favourites. Can't see whythis didn't make the AFI's 100 best film list, and My Fair Lady did! This isfar more superior.
(21 May 2012)
Audrey! Audrey!
this is a wonderful movie. Audrey's performance blew me away. she is so incredible. i love audrey. she is the best actress i have ever admired. she was such an incredible woman. so giving and so loving. we miss. her.
McScotch (19 May 2012)
Blake Edwards is a terrible person
Breakfast at Tiffany's is a great movie even though Blake Edwardsapparentlytried to ruin it as much as possible. He does everything in his power toput cutesy, compromising touches in the film, not to mention the use of anabsolutely pointless and offensive stereotype in the form of an Asianlandlord, who was played by a white person wearing fake teeth. One mayrecall that Mr. Edwards' later works consisted of the Pink Panther movies,as well as 10, a Bo Derek-nudity-sells vehicle. Oddly enough I doubt thateither of those were originally written by Truman Capote. It just bafflesme that no one at the studio noticed that this was more a tale of escapingfrom dreariness and depression of post war America rather than the vilesaccharin sweet confection which the esteemed director appears to take itas. It could have been one of the best romance films of all time, and tosome degree it is, but thanks to the fact that some moron decided tosprinkle Sweet N' Low on top of the prime rib, it's hard not to pine forwhat could have been.
(19 May 2012)
Audrey Hepburn Shines
I am a huge Audrey Hepburn fan. This movie was definitely not my favorite of hers, Roman Holiday is. She doesn't seem very suited as Holly Golightly, who is a girl about town and seems so glamorous and carefree, even though she struggles with her life. I think that though she appeared to be carefree, she was actually quite depressed. The only thing that can cheer her up from 'the mean reds' is to go to Tiffany's. Hepburn is just beautiful in this movie and it's a delight to watch her. One thing that really annoyed me was the Asian guy who owns the apartment builing. He was SO annoying and such a bother. Was he meant to be humorous? Because he definitely was not. Anyway, her costumes were just fabulous, since after all they were designed by Givenchy. It's a fun movie, and Audrey Hepburn does shine, even if it is not the most suitable role for her. And obviously there's 'Moon River', one of the most beautiful songs ever.
geoaar-1 (18 May 2012)
Mindless fluff
O.K., Audrey Hepburn had loads of charisma and was as cute as a button.There, that's the sum total of anything worthwhile in this flick. Yes,it's almost fifty years old now, but I kinda think it was as empty andconfused then as it is today.When I first saw this film I hadn't even reached puberty yet, so I'msure the concepts of what Holly and "Fred" did for a living were mostlyover my head. And given my immaturity at the time I seem to remember itas a "sweet" story with a typical happy, Hollywood ending. After viewing it as an adult, with a little more life experience, Ifind the story to be off-putting, if not downright disturbing. Both"Fred's" and Holly's life seem to be a string of non-sequitors, leadingnowhere and meaning nothing. And in the end, even though Holly is onher way to the airport to fly off to Brazil to continue her career asGolddigger, her and "Fred" have an epiphany in the back of a taxi andrealize that they might as well get married! Awww, gosh isn't thatsweet? Yeah, until tomorrow when they run off to get an annulment. Howabsurd to portray such a toxic relationship as some sort of icon. And then there's Mickey Rooney's embarrassing, racist caricature andBuddy Ebsen's bid for the most miscast roll since Pat Boone played theangel in "The Greatest Story Ever Told". This was NOT good work. Notfor the actors, the director, and especially not for the writer. I'mamazed that it still garners such a following.
(17 May 2012)
Hepburn's best, by far
Audrey Hepburn has never been better than she is in this film. 'Breakfast at Tiffany's' is a classic charming tale of eccentric city girl Holly Golightly (Hepburn)who is so stubborn to remain independent that she refuses to fall in love. But Paul, aka 'Fred' (George Peppard)moves in near Holly and soon turns her life upside down. Along with memorable characters such as Holly's cat named Cat, her 'agent', Sally Tomato in Sing Sing Prison, and overly-characterized Japanese landlord (Mickey Rooney), this film is uplifting and sweet. Even if you're not crazy about Hepburn, or the story, watch it for Hepburn's gorgeous wardrobe, in which she defined 'the little black dress'.
(17 May 2012)
A REAL CHARMER -- CROSS MY HEART & KISS MY ELBOW!
Audrey Hepburn is irresistible in this frothy adaptation of the Truman Capote novella. An immediate box-office smash, the film was followed up a scant three hours after its premiere by the sequel, LUNCH AT TIFFANY'S.
(17 May 2012)
Timeless
This film is fantastic! It is romantic yet quite funny. It may seem dated, but I am in my twenties and thoroughly enjoyed it.
(15 May 2012)
Why is this movie considered a classic?
THIS MOVIE IS THE BEST!!! at being terrible!This movie is, frankly, one of the most uninteresting, and utterly boring movies I have ever seen. Seriously, this movie makes reruns of c-span seem as exciting as "Raiders of the Lost Ark". This movie does not even begin to have what could be loosely described as a plot. Instead it focuses on the uninteresting life of a woman who calls herself "Holly". It focuses on various occurrences in her life, primarily on her love interests (which are contingent entirely on money). However the man that falls in love with her seems not to care, lending to one extremely stupid seeming character. When Hepburn throws her cat out of a cab into the rain, it left me wondering why he didn't do the same to Hepburn. Her character is so unlikeable it's nearly impossible to describe. At one point she states "lets each do something we haven't done before", then states "but I couldn't think of anything I haven't done before". At this point, I couldn't contain myself anymore. I yelled at the screen "How about something interesting to watch! Neither of you have done that before!"All in all, the lack of a plot, unlikeable characters, and mediocre scripting lead to an outright dull and uninteresting movie. There should be a warning on the box that says "hide all sharp objects before attempting to view this movie" because chances are, you will be stabbing yourself in the eyes before you've finished this one. Whoever decided this movie was a classic should be shot!
(15 May 2012)
Still Fresh
This review is from: Breakfast at Tiffany's - Anniversary Edition (DVD) Audrey is so cute in this movie. George Peppard surprises. The vieled "Call Girl" has class. The entire production is like a time machine. This team pulls it off. The censorship of the era doesn't hinder the pulse. The "W" word is never mentioned, but, the movie stays true to it's Capote roots.
(15 May 2012)
Breakfast at Tiffany's
Adapted from Truman Capote's novella, Edwards's fleet-footed romantic comedy would not be the cultural touchstone it is without the effervescent presence of Hepburn. As Holly Golightly, a small-town Texas girl with her feet planted firmly in the glitz of New York's party scene, Hepburn is irrepressibly charming, a vision of elflike beauty in Givenchy and pearls. But she is also a frail creature harboring secrets, and Hepburn plays both sides exquisitely. Peppard is solid and likable as writer Paul, Holly's admirer and confidante, while Patricia Neal chews on her steely role as Paul's wealthy older mistress. A chic, iconic romance, memorably set to the Oscar-winning strains of Henry Mancini's "Moon River."
natuschka (15 May 2012)
romantic and touching, Audrey Hepburn and Hollywood at their best
No actress could have been a more perfect Holly Golightly than AudreyHepburn with her chic thinness and wide-eyed charm; she manages to combinejust the right amount of country-girl naiveté with jet-set sophistication,the right amount of honesty with "phoniness" and in doing so has createdone of the most memorable characters ever to appear on the silverscreen.Accompanied by a wonderful soundtrack from Henry Mancini (Hepburn'srendition of "Moon River" is unforgettable), an eccentric, lovable cat("poor slob without a name") and a lively portrayal of the jet-setters in aworld where you feel nothing can really go wrong, this is a "feelgood"filmof the first class.The story closely follows the original book by Truman Capote, with oneimportant difference: in the film, Holly does not run away to Brazil butdecides to stay where her heart is - in New York, with the man she loves.This is not quite in keeping with the real character of Holly Golightly: asher name suggests, she is always travelling, and does not want to belong toanyone or have anyone belong to her.However, this is Hollywood, 1961, where Happy Endings are the order of theday... and this is a film that, even forty years later, has lost nothing ofits irresistible charm
Pixie (13 May 2012)
Overrated, and disappointing
I'm a huge classic films fan, and obviously have heard of this film formany years but I wasn't able to watch it ever. A couple of weeks ago Idecided to finally watch this film that I've heard such "great thingsabout". All I can say is, what the heck are people smoking? This filmis anything but a decent, well-composed , marvelous film as people raveabout. Actually I'm pretty sure the only people who like this filmeither don't really watch classic films, or know very little aboutfilms in general. The film just drags along, and there really isn't anystory behind the two main characters except their interaction with oneanother...boring! Oh yeah, maybe Audrey looks cute, but who cares howthey're dressed. Everyone tells me the book is a lot better than thefilm, I bet they're right. I'd rather read the book than watch thisincredibly over hyped film again. The only thing I really liked wasHenry Mancini's score.
(13 May 2012)
Hollywood Tames Holly
This review is from: Breakfast At Tiffany's - Paramount Centennial Collection (Mastered in High Definition) (DVD) After reviewing Truman Capote's beautifully-wrought novella "Breakfast at Tiffany's" for Amazon, I watched the 1961 movie version with Audrey Hepburn playing Holly Golightly. I remembered the movie with great affection, but this time I found it to have too much of the old Hollywood touch to it. In the book the writer-neighbor, the narrator, is a rather androgynous character, more like Capote himself, who is merely Holly's friend. In the flick he's turned into a testosterone-packed heterosexual gigolo, played by George Peppard. Parts of the film have a phoniness that comes from an overreaching desire to capture Holly's eccentricity, the magnetic oddity she is in the book. Audrey Hepburn's conception of and portrayal of Holly I think is right on the mark, but it's some of the people around her who don't make it. The manic apartment party seems very phony, and full of slapstick that falls flat. Hepburn is beautiful enough and talented enough to strike the right note as a free spirit, a wild thing, just as in the book. But the film was not true to the book in tacking on a traditional Hollywood happy ending--an example of Hollywood not trusting the instincts of the public. By changing the ending, the moguls also altered the basic character of Holly. Since 1961 audiences have grown up a great deal, become more attuned to subtle nuances, and I think Capote's ending would be more appropriate for today's viewers.Buddy Ebsen is fine as Holly's ex-husband who married her when she was fourteen.Despite the fact that the character of Holly's supportive neighbor is distinctly different, Peppard does a great acting job in the movie. The character has published one book, "Nine Lives." Hepburn and Peppard seem to have good chemistry between them. If they ever remake this movie, how about Philip Seymour Hoffman as the writer-neighbor? Mickey Rooney's caricature of Mr. Yunioshi, the neighbor who is always complaining is way over the top with his buck teeth and slapstick bits. The part is a much more inflated role than in the book, and Rooney's take is racist, making the character into a buffoon unnecessarily.The movie has too much of that old Hollywood clichéd flavor in this adaptation of a fine piece of fiction. It's a movie full of fascinating details and incidents and doesn't bore.Peppard says, "You belong to me," and Holly says, "People don't belong to each other." She says, "I need money, and I'll do whatever I have to do to get it."Holly was a wild thing that Hollywood in its infinite ignorance had to tame.
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