August 11, 2007
A painful mother-daughter film. Lots of raw emotions. With the pain comes some warmth.
Bette Midler, John Goodman, Trini Alvarado
Stella is determined, courageous, vulgar, unfashionable...and all her daughter has. Through the trials of teenagehood, to the problems of adulthood, Stella will do anything for Jenny...ending in an se...( read more
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DVD Release Date: April 8, 2003
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September 22, 2007Such a simple movie yet so powerful! I don't wanna be mushy and sappy here but yeah. I totally had to shed a few tears for Bette Midler, but it was so worth it because cute movies like these aren't abundant and ESPECIALLY cute mothers like Stella. For the sentimentals and lovers ...( read more)
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May 17, 2009Not as strong as the original. More vulgar and crass. However, it's well made and Bette Midler does a fine job. At the very least, it definitely holds your attention very well.
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January 31, 2009Based on the Stanwyk film, Midler takes the role of Stella Claire. She has some thoughts about her life, and realizes her daughter Jenny would have a much better life without her around. She makes the sacrifice of sending her off to live with her father,who is the ex-husband.
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August 22, 2008A remarkable remake, with a great turn from Midler. Critics ripped it to shreds. Be that as it may, it is very sincere & heartfelt...
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June 3, 2008One of the saddest movies I've ever seen, and I really enjoyed it as well.
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