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The Jazz Singer [1980] | ![The Jazz Singer [1980]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/413PWWFVT2L._SL160_.jpg)
 enlarge | Director: Richard Fleischer
Actors: Neil Diamond, Laurence Olivier, Lucie Arnez, Catlin Adams
Studio: Optimum Home Entertainment
Category: DVD
Buy New: £31.68
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Rating:  5 reviews
Sales Rank: 16455
Format: Pal
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: Parental Guidance
Region: 2
Number Of Items: 1
Running Time: 111 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
EAN: 5060034577126
ASIN: B000HEZ7KM
Theatrical Release Date: 1980
Release Date: October 30, 2006
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 Very poor transfer February 28, 2008
Ian S (UK)
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
Whilst this film appears to have been redone in the USA with a special 25th Anniversary Edition, this release is the same as the previous Warner effort. Extremely poor PQ, only 2.0 sound and zero extras.
Best avoided, and if you want a better effort than this, look for the US Anchor Bay release. It can't be any worse than this one!!
A shame, as if you like the music, you'll enjoy the film.
I will never get those lost hours back. February 23, 2008
Jackie Cousineau
0 out of 6 found this review helpful
This is without doubt the WORST film ever made (excepting Perfume, which is beyond comment). It is also offensive inasmuch as Diamond, a dreadful singer of dreadful songs, demonstrates how he, a white 'boy' (he's actually quite old) shows black people how to groove ... by blacking-up. Further, his acting skills seem to be limited to putting on this puppy-dog face, tilting his head to the side, whilst fixing these 'sincere' eyes on which ever unfortunate fool is on screen at the same time.
Olivier's representation of a Jew is appaling as well, all 'Oy vay!' and wringing hands. It's as if Diamond had managed to totally bypass the social developments of the Twentieth Century.
In all, it made me want to hit myself in the face. I watched it anyway and will regret those lost hours on my death bed, I am sure.
Do not watch this movie, if you like art, film, acting, and so on.
 Great songs, great movie, interesting clash of cultures November 21, 2007
LXIX (scotland)
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
This is a classic movie with a great soundtrack. Neil Diamond's performance carries the film and storyline. It's also an interesting tale of a clash of cultures and someone who is torn in two directions - i.e. the traditional Jewish cantor who is also a rock/pop star in waiting. Beyond the mainstream music there are several interesting performances of traditional Jewish songs including Hava Nagilah (which doesn't feature on the accompanying soundtrack).
The personal theme of Judaism is not forgotten, and there is even a short lovely scene of Jess teaching his new partner the particular role of a Jewish woman in lighting candles.
Beyond the mix of family feuding and great music, the old themes of 'go west and enjoy' and 'overnight success for the little guy' are also to be found here.
Overall, a compelling two hours and one for the DVD collection. Neil Diamond is a supremely skilled songwriter with a distinctive voice. Not to be missed.
Corny beyond belief! September 5, 2007
B. Cartmell
0 out of 9 found this review helpful
Point 1 This film contains NO JAZZ
Point 2 How this film has remained in circulation is beyond question. Perhaps for comedy value!
Point 3 Neil Diamond (is that his real name??) seems to have a misguided ego that is not rooted in reality.
Point 4 A small area of consolation is the party scene - I have been unfortunate in life to have never witnessed a party like it!
Point 5 From this moment on, the cheese hits maximum strength and takes you on a roller coaster of cringing and embarassment
One the plus side, my girlfriend thoroughly enjoyed watching me squirm at my poor film selection!
TIMELESS August 8, 2007
L. Wilson (Natal South Africa)
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
A fantastic film that will make you laugh, cry and sing. The story of a Jewish cantor that leaves the synagogue to make it in the commercial music world, going against his wife's and fathers wishes he does eventually make it.
The music is typical Neil Diamond and is superb throughout with "love on the rocks" being the best.
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