Barbra Streisand, Mandy Patinkin, Amy Irving
A young Eastern European woman, circa 1904, disguises herself as a boy in order to pursue her passion for studying holy scripture.
DVD Release Date: February 3, 2009
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January 2, 2008A film that I watched 20 years ago and although I didn't remember every detail, I remembered that it meant a lot to me and that I wanted to see it again one day.
That day was today.
The "musical" content of it drags the story out a bit but at the same time adds to the emotional...( read more) -
October 20, 2007a.k.a Barbra Streisand yodels and barks while trying to fight for women's rights. It's been done many times before, and better.
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July 30, 2009This is La Streisand's show from opening to end credits. If you love Barbara, you'll love this flick, especially when she sings 'Papa, Can You Hear Me?' with full emotive expression. This film is her long-cherished adaptation of Isaac Basheviis Singer's short story, 'Yentl, The ...( read more)
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February 14, 2008'Yentl' is a middle-ground musical, one that covers all the conventions necessary, that is full of heart and soul, but despite sticking so carefully to formula doesn't make the cut into brilliance, and only just remains memorable with the audience. Barbara Streisand isn't as conv...( read more)
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March 13, 2009Barbra es chevere además de polifacetica en esta peli es productora, directora, protagonista y escritora!!! y pensar que la conocí por La Niñera jejejeje
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March 11, 2009Barbra is superb as usual--this is a very original and interesting story...written, produced, directed and starred in by this amazing and talented woman. On "My 5 Star Music Movies" list. DVD.
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February 5, 2009want to see this because it won best comedy or musical picture at the golden globes and was nominated for best picture by NBR
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February 17, 2009hey check out the new never before seen yentl vids i put up on this page they're great!!!!
And check out the new 2-Disc special Directors edition at:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001P5HI4A/ref=s9_subs_c2_s2_p74_i1?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_rd_r=16QZJXRAW1BZERQZMPJN&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=463383371&pf_rd_i=507846 -
February 3, 2009
i love this movie its a beautiful film filed with humour, drama and great directing (good workin' barbra) they just released a new 2-disc special edition with a Directors extended edition dvd and commentary!!! check it out if you haven't seen it before its amazing!!!!www.amazon.com
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