On a Clear Day You Can See Forever

Starring:Barbra Streisand, Yves Montand, Bob Newhart, Larry Blyden, Simon Oakland, Jack Nicholson, John Richardson, Pamela Brown, Irene Handl, Roy Kinnear, Peter Crowcroft, Byron Webster, Mabel Albertson, Laurie Main, Kermit Murdock, Elaine Giftos, John Le Mesurier, Angela Pringle, Leon Ames, Paul Camen
Director: Vincente Minnelli
Studio: Paramount
Product Type: DVD

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When a psychiatrist (Yves Montand) begins talking to a young woman (Barbra Streisand), he realizes that she can recall a past life while under hypnosis. Although this brash New Yorker is thoroughly modern and somewhat abrasive, he becomes fascinated by the 19th-century English woman who speaks through her. This oddball musical flicks back and forth between period flashbacks and modern times, which may be one reason it never builds up much power in either realm. On a Clear Day You Can See Forever failed at the box office in 1970, one of a number of glossy musicals that could not find an audience in the post-Easy Rider movie world. In fact, one of the film's out-of-place costars is Jack Nicholson, a symbol of the new movies that were making old-fashioned musicals a thing of the past. It didn't help that Paramount severely cut On a Clear Day before releasing it. For all that, the picture is enjoyable and--at the end--really quite touching. Director Vincente Minnelli (Meet Me in St. Louis), then near the close of a fabulous career, maintains his usual careful eye for color and design, and keeps Streisand relatively restrained--for Streisand, that is. --Robert Horton

Description

Daisy Gamble can be described as an eccentric woman who hears phones before they ring. Determined to kick her smoking habit for the sake of her fianc , she enlists the help of a psychiatrist and undergoes hypnosis. During her visits, it is revealed that she can regress into past lives and channel her many different personalities and her doctor finds himself falling in love with one of her old personalities.

Customer Reviews:

Barbra collection.......2007-04-11

Loved this movie for the fantastic wardrobe!!! Really '60's and cute, too. You can't beat Barbra S. for any songs in any of her movies, and of course, the comedy of her love stories!! Enjoy this fun movie!!

Better than the original.......2007-02-07

How delightful to have this classic musical, in such great quality, on a dvd which I can enjoy for years. It is better than the original.

On a Clear Day, You Can See Forever.......2007-01-10

I was delighted when I got this, and have been delighted ever since. I do not believe in reincarnation, and some reject this movie for this reason. The story line, the photography, the music, the subtle and unsubtle ironies make this an all-time favorite for me. I heartily recommend it. '5' is not a high enough rating.

Costumes, Costumes, Costumes!.......2006-12-07

This is a tremendously fun and frothy movie with great vocals by La Streisand (of course)and an interesting fantasy story line. However, the main reason to watch is the costumes! Over-the-top and outright gorgeous during the "English" scenes and mod to the max in the modern-day scenes, each fits the story beautifully. And Streisand looks good in all of them. I never tire of watching this movie and am pleased it finally arrived in DVD format for improved editing and colour.

A truly gorgeous movie!.......2006-10-27

I saw this movie a few years back on TV and didn't really like it. But being a drop dead Streisand fan I had to get it on DVD. Watching it again, I love it so much more than I did the first time.
Firstly, the plot is basically light and easy to follow, with a few twists and turns you kind of have to keep up with, because of the flashbacks and whatnot, but it isn't a heavy story, certainly not a head scratcher or something you have to think about for days after the movie to get. It's a simple but beautiful story.
The acting is quite good. Barbra's character Daisy is so lovable and funny, especially in the scene on the roof. She plays her character so well and with such ease it makes you comfortable and relaxed just looking at her. She also masters the shift from Daisy to Melinda, vocally, visually, and mentally. You can tell just by looking at her face what character she's playing. Yves Montand is quite good, even if a bit sugary at times. Also, I don't know about everybody else, but the accent is kind of annoying in spots, but you do get used to it, and it's really not that interrupting.
The songs... wow! I remember liking the score, but this time around I really felt like I wanted to listen for the songs. They are gorgeous! Each song is very well crafted and well done, it fits in beautifully. Songs like "He Isn't you" is so beautiful that you want to weep, and "Go to Sleep" is quite pretty and light. The title song is one of Barbra's signiature tunes and everyone adores it, with the beautiful 13 second belt at the end. But to me, one of the best songs ever is "Love With All the Trimmings". To be fair, I never liked it the first time, but after hearing it again, I have fallen in love. Listen for the perfect among perfect and sublime slight break in Barbra's voice as she sings "Thus loving as I do, never never will you ever be untrue", oh, what a melody and Barbra sings it like heaven.
With beautiful sets and extravagant costumes, this movie is one of my favorites. Simple, and beautiful.

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