May Morning

Starring:Jane Birkin, Alessio Orano, John Steiner, Rossella Falk, Micaela Pignatelli, Edda Di Benedetto, Ian Sinclair, Bianca Maria Corbella, Carlo Spadoni, John Gayford, Susan Jones, Ben Etoria
Director: Ugo Liberatore
Studio: Vci Video
Product Type: DVD

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Rebel without a cause

May Morning
Starring: Jane Birkin , Alessio Orano , John Steiner , Rossella Falk , and Micaela Pignatelli
Director: Ugo Liberatore
Manufacturer: Vci Video
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

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ASIN: 6305698945
Release Date: 2000-01-25

Description

A dramatic and penetrating examination of the intellectual and moral standards existing at Oxford University, England. Featuring three of the brightest rising stars of the European Cinema of the 70s (Birkin, Steiner and Orano) and a cool retro soundtrack by The Tremeloes, this kinky, sexy, violent thriller is destined to become a video cult-classic. Bonus Features: Anamorphic Widescreen Enhanced for 16x9 monitors| Scene Selection| Actor Bios| Theatrical Trailer. Specs: DVD5; Dolby Digital Mono; 95 minutes; Color; 2.35:1 Aspect Ratio; MPAA - R; Year - 1972; SRP - $9.99.

Customer Reviews:

Rebel without a cause.......2000-11-04

"May Morning" centers on the conflict surrounding an italian student, Valerio,(Alessio Orano) who cannot fit into undergraduate life at Oxford University by refusing to conform with college tradition and code of behavior. With his unconventional attitude, Valerio is destined to produce unexpected and sometimes tragic results.

This is surely a cult movie for those who like the 70's, especially because of the good soundtrack, composed by The Tremeloes. The casting is fine, but I belive the plot could be better than it is. When I first saw the DVD case, I did not know what to expect, mainly because I never read a critic about this movie. I can assure you this film is not recommended for those who dislike violent films.

Customer Reviews:

Bland At Best..........2005-09-01

This movie is like spending time with four people you're not really crazy about, but you're stuck with them for the time being, & can't wait to get away. A middle aged man (with a nice chest) going through a mid-life crisis, a hippy/free spirit, a loud, obnoxious boozehound/blowhard, & an annoying housewife (circa early 1970's). The film contains some simple yet enjoyable music from Sissy Spacek pre-"Coal Miner's Daughter".

ANOTHER MIDDLE-AGED MAN FALLS IN LOVE WITH A YOUNG WOMAN.......2005-04-03

Joe Maroney (Monte Markham), divorced for three months, is driving in New Mexico from Albuquerque to his home in Santa Fe when he picks up a hitchhiking free spirit, Ginger Brown, played by Sissy Spacek, and the two subsequently become romantically absorbed with each other as New Year's Eve nears, whereupon Joe's former Army comrade Charley (Mark Miller) and, coincidentally, Charley's former wife Sugar (Susan Oliver) join them with many complications as the product. Hoydenish Spacek is appealing and brings life to scriptor/producer Miller's lines, but bland Markham's metabolic rate seems to be constant throughout and Oliver, a talented actress, is given loathsome dialogue and exaggerates it, without doubt to her satisfaction, while the direction is listless and the screenplay lacks imagination, with only Spacek's reactions, although not always precisely matching her circumstances, shining through this frippery.

I Love Sissy, but..........2004-07-17

I am a great fan of Sissy Spacek but I found this movie to be a disappointment. The idea behind the movie is nothing new but with Sissy, I thought it would be special. Markham is terrible, so unconvincing, the dialogue is bland and the introduction of Markham's friend is nothing more than a diversion from what should have been more development of the relationship between Sissy and Markham, I guess the writers didn't know how to handle that. Sissy is, as always, a delight to watch and with better support from a co-star and better dialogue, her performance would have been much better. She had to have known she was trying to carry a lame story all by herself. The ending was pure Hollywood sappiness. Why in the world would anyone think the 2 of them would make it as a couple?

pleasant TV movie.......2003-08-26

This has the look of a TV movie, shot in 1972 (not 1973) before Sissy Spacek hit it big with BADLANDS and CARRIE.

The story is a common male fantasy. A stuffed-shirt middle-aged man encounters a young hippie free spirit (Sissy Spacek). Naturally, she teaches him to open up, be loose, have fun. He's attracted to her, but also resists her affections, and thus hurts her. But in the end, he realizes how wonderful she is, begs forgiveness, and it looks like they might stay together.

Other films in this genre include BREEZY (with Kay Lenz as the hippie free spirit girl, and William Holden as the middle aged guy), and I LOVE YOU ALICE B. TOKLAS (with Peter Sellers as the middle-aged man).

GINGER IN THE MORNING is a pleasant TV movie, rooted in its time. Although flower children were on the wane by 1972, TV usually comes late to trends, trailing films. (The film credits state a 1972 copyright date, not 1973.)

Ginger in the Morning equals sleep at night!.......2000-02-03

A dull movie with little meaning and point. I am sort of disappointed in Sissy for this role. She is usually seen with her acting top-notch and performances at their peak. But, in this low-entertainment feature she seems listless and sort of, well, bored with her part.

Spacek stars in GINGER IN THE MORNING as part of a very slim cast. A hitchhiker (Spacek) is picked up by a buisinessman (Monte Markham) and they fall for each other. In fact, Spacek falls for his drunken friend at one point.

This movie lacks energy, pace, and an interesting plot. I would recommend this film only to those who are absolutely obsessed with Sissy Spacek (or any other of the characters) or those who just want to kill time, or money.

On the brief pro side, the music is fairly listenable...for the most part...

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