Forever James Dean

Starring:Bob Gunton, William Bast, James Dean, Dennis Hopper, Jim Backus
Studio: Cleopatra
Product Type: DVD

Description

A brief career. A timeless stardom. In just three major movie roles, James Dean became an icon for the ages. Now his legacy shines even brighter thanks to this fascinating film that, filled with an astonishing treasure trove of newfound or rare glimpses of Dean's TV performances, is like a road map to his meteoric success. Michael J. Sheridan directs and Martin Sheen narrates this revealing documentary showcased at the 2005 Cannes Film Festival. Movie clips, romances, photos that are part of our national DNA (and the stories behind them) and the small-screen work that paved the way to the big screen are all part of the James Dean you couldn't see until now. Forever young. Endlessly fascinating.

Customer Reviews:

Great Clips, But...........2006-08-19

JAMES DEAN -- FOREVER YOUNG is essential viewing for anyone interested in the actor; the writer/director's done a wonderful job of assembling hard-to-find film clips, particularly from Dean's early days in live tv. The screen tests with Joanne Woodward and Paul Newman are fascinating, too. (On the strength of this scene, she'd have made an interesting Abra.) My major problem with this overview? No mention of Dean's bisexuality. True, the production team needed cooperation from the Dean estate, and many of his fans probably don't want to think closely about that side of his life. But Dean's proclivities have been extensively documented in print by now, and Liz Sheridan and Pier Angeli definitely weren't the entire story. Given that much of Dean's appeal (like that of his contemporaries Brando and Clift) tempers traditional notions of American masculinity with a feminine side, seems a terrible pity to continue mythologizing a complete heterosexuality that apparently never existed.

A must buy for James Dean fans..........2006-02-11

James Dean - Forever Young is a fascinating documentary into the life of James Dean, a lot of thought & effort has obviously gone into the production of this short (around an hour in length) documentary.

My advice? Ignore any negative remarks about Forever Young from people who haven't even seen a Jimmy Dean film before (why would anyone watch a documentary on his life if they have never seen one of his films before!?)

In short, all James Dean fans need to pick both "James Dean - Forever Young" and "James Dean - Sense Memories" as they're both a fascinating watch and a wonderful compliment to the new special edition releases of "Rebel without a Cause" and "East of Eden".

Does Dean a disservice.......2005-12-11

At the beginning of a special screening of JAMES DEAN: FOREVER YOUNG, two of its film editors opened with introductory remarks, among which was that the production had been a "labor of love". At the end of the showing, the question fleetingly crossed my mind: With friends like this, who needs enemies?

This documentary is a sterile visual record of Dean's brief acting career, which spanned the period 1949 to his death in 1955. The film includes brief snips from roughly two-thirds of his 38 television roles, as well as slightly longer segments from his few feature films. There are also matter-of-fact asides about his brief, first marriage to a dancer, his romantic pairing with actress Pier Angeli, and his love of Porsche cars and auto racing, the last interest indirectly leading to his death on a public highway as he drove his sports car to an event in which he was to compete.

I was only six years of age at the time of Dean's death. Obviously, I wasn't old enough to have become a fan. Subsequently, I've never seen any of his big three feature films (GIANT, REBEL WITHOUT A CAUSE, and EAST OF EDEN) even though "Jimmy Dean" is an American household staple. (Whoops, sorry! That's breakfast sausage.) What makes this documentary such a disservice to its subject is that it's neither compelling enough to prod me to watch any of those films nor read-up on the man's life and career. My 3-star award will cause worshippers of the James Dean Icon to howl with indignation. That's OK; I understand, and forgive all the negative votes this review will attract.

If I was alive fifty years from now, even I could extract segments from three feature films by, say, Johnny Depp (e.g. CHOCOLAT, THE CURSE OF THE BLACK PEARL, and THE LIBERTINE), and string them together in a short documentary with commentary in such a manner as to make contemporary audiences beg to see the entirety of each movie and read a bio of Depp's life. The fact that the creators of JAMES DEAN: FOREVER YOUNG didn't do that, at least for me, indicates that 1) they tried too hard and lost their way, or 2) there wasn't sufficient starting material to begin with. Either way, it's a lost opportunity to achieve something greater. As it is, this 50s "rebel" comes across as surprisingly mundane.

VERY, VERY GOOD!.......2005-11-29

This is a very good documentary about James Dean. He goes through his entire acting career from beginning to end. One particular scene, he showed some of his rebel-NESS. He had spoke when the script did NOT have any speaking parts for him.

Just like Al Pacino, James Dean made every role he played convincing and exciting to look at. He was an outstanding actor and I wonder what would he be like if he was still alive today. I wonder what it would be like if they casted James Dean and Al Pacino in the same movie, opposite to each other like they did with Heat (Al Pacino / Robert De Niro).

Besides being an outstanding actor, he was a COOL dude. I mean, everything about the guy was cool. From the way he talked, walked, smoked his cigarette, wore his clothes, EVERYTHING was just COOL. I don't believe there has been another actor or person as cool as James Dean was. That's what I admire about him most, his COOLNESS and him being a rebel. I, myself, can relate to his style because I consider myself as somewhat of a rebel. I lost my father at the age 7 years old and my mother wasn't really around for me and I have been rebellious against everything and everybody.

My three favorite actors of all time are:
James Dean
Al Pacino
Denzel Washington

If you haven't seen this, SEE IT and I'm sure you'll like it, especially if you're a James Dean fan.

For all Deaners.......2005-11-09

I saw this film for the USA premiere in Marion,Indiana this past summer.
It shows clips of the television show's he was on, bits from movies, his life in general.
Very touching film, a perfect tribute to a true legend

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Good Documentary
Forever James Dean
Forever James Dean

Forever James Dean
Starring: Bob Gunton , William Bast , James Dean , Dennis Hopper , and Jim Backus
Manufacturer: Cleopatra
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

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Release Date: 2003-05-20

Product Description

FOREVER JAMES DEAN (DEAN,JAMES)

Customer Reviews:

Good Documentary.......2004-03-02

This Documentary was good because they focus on his career more than his trouble life. That being said I would rate this Documentary of a grade C+ because I believe they should focus equally on his life and career to give the audience who watches this documentary a whole understanding of how his life was affected by losing his mother and a father who was distant from him.

Forever James Dean.......2001-01-25

This is a great video about the short but legendary life of James Dean. It contains pieces of several interviews of friends, actors, and other people who knew James well. It also shows stunning scenes from James' three movies that will forever be remembered. You'll learn of James' complex life: from his grief-filled childhood to his fatal accident. You'll see in depth stories of his life which show just how much of fascinating person Dean truly was. The only set back of the film is its length. At only 69 minutes, I don't think you can get nearly as much information about Dean's life than you should from a movie all about this legend. The movie should have been longer, with more of the interviews and scenes and other stories. However, you still will be very pleased after watching the film; I was in tears for most of it. Why?- you'll have to see for yourself. I strongly urge you to buy "Forever James Dean" if you are a die-hard fan or if you are just a little interested about this star, or as the movie describes him: "a comet of Holloywood". After watching this film, your heart will be gasping for air, and you'll be left in awe only wanting to see and learn more about James Dean.

Forever James Dean.......2001-01-25

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Forever James Dean
Starring: James Dean
Manufacturer: Wave Imports
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

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Forever James Dean
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