The Cemetery Club

Starring:Ellen Burstyn, Olympia Dukakis, Diane Ladd, Danny Aiello, Lainie Kazan, Jeff Howell, Christina Ricci, Bernie Casey, Alan Manson, Sam Schwartz (III), Stephen Pearlman, Gene Ray, Allan Pinsker, Alice Eisner, Hy Anzell, Robert Marinaccio, Ben Tatar, Glen Z. Gress, Roger Serbagi, Robert Costanzo
Director: Bill Duke
Studio: Walt Disney Video
Product Type: DVD

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Three Jewish widows meet on a regular basis at the cemetery where each has buried her husband. But talk about faux Jewry: The widows are played by Olympia Dukakis, Ellen Burstyn, and Diane Ladd. One is uptight, one is fun loving, and one is confused--and each is coping with the notion of starting a life with a new man. But only Burstyn is actually out there trying to begin anew, with the formulaically lovable Danny Aiello. Her romance drives a wedge between the friendship, but you won't care too much because the comedy (based on a Broadway play by Ivan Menchell) is so wan that it's almost nonexistent. And there's nothing these three veterans (or director Bill Duke) can do about it. --Marshall Fine

Description

In the heart-warming tradition of FRIED GREEN TOMATOES, an all-star cast lights up the screen with irresistible laughter and captivating charm! Once a week, a circle of lifelong friends meet to pay tribute to the past. But when life throws them a few unexpected curves, they happily discover the best times are still ahead! Academy Award(R)-winners Olympia Dukakis (MOONSTRUCK) and Ellen Burstyn (ALICE DOESN'T LIVE HERE ANYMORE), plus nominees Diane Ladd (RAMBLING ROSE) and Danny Aiello (DO THE RIGHT THING), team up to deliver genuinely delightful performances in this enchanting comedy treat! Join them for a fun-filled celebration you're sure to enjoy.

Customer Reviews:

The Cemetery Club.......2007-05-23

It really is changed too much from the original play. Changing characters names is just too much of a change.

Movie Review.......2007-01-30

The Cemetery Club has been one of my favorite movies for years. Before purchasing the movie through Amazon, I had been searching all video stores for the movie. I wished I had thought of Amazon before searching for the movie elsewhere because it was so easy to find on Amazon and just as easy to puchase, as well.

The Cemetery Club is a movie for all ages. It is especially fun to watch with family members. The cast is fantastic; Danny Aiello, Olympia Dukakis, Ellyn Bursten and Diane Ladd and Christina Ricci has a small part in the film as a young girl.

I highly recommend this movie.

ELLEN BE MY WIFE!.......2006-02-12

The rest were good but she is my love ----always. Will you see her best film? Same Time Next Year?

Plenty of life left.......2002-09-22

The acting and the basic theme of the film -- how people handle further attachments after losing a spouse -- are good. There are a number of funny lines and poignant moments. The main romance is handled well and realistically on an emotional level. The final scene in the music store was unfortunately marred by Ben's phoney stuttering when he tries to get out the word marriage. The idea is fine, but the execution seemed really hokey. All in all, an enjoyable film that had a lot of nice touches, particularly the bedroom/hotel night scene.

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The Cemetery Club
Movie Review
ELLEN BE MY WIFE!
Plenty of life left

The Cemetery Club [Region 2]
Starring: Ellen Burstyn , Olympia Dukakis , Diane Ladd , Danny Aiello , and Lainie Kazan
Director: Bill Duke
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

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