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List Price: $9.98 | | Label: Paramount
Salesrank: 11706
Released: January 18, 2005 |
| Our Price: $4.99 |
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MPAA Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Media: DVD |
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Black & White Closed-captioned Color DTS Surround Sound DVD Full Screen Subtitled NTSC | |
Editorial Review:
Carrie's dreams of adventure in the big city are quickly squashed as she discovers all that awaits her there is a bleak life of grueling and poorly-paid factory work. That is, until a traveling salesman named Drouet steps into her life and changes her outlook. Breaking all the rules of morality at the time, Carrie moves in with him and at first she's content, but when Drouet introduces her to the wealthy and married Hurstwood, who manages a restaurant, Carrie instantly sizes up the difference between the two men and discovers she's falling for him.
Carrie Reviews:
Rubish 
2009-12-10 -
This DVD does not start reads ;"play back prohibited by area"
Cost £12 24. To discover the fault the package seals had to be opened thus ,non-retunable. this also applyed to all the items I purchased which have been retuned to you by recorded delivery.
Over £120.00 paid. I also have severn more awaiting instructions to return for the same reason I think this is a Rip OffI do not want any more business with you!!.
A WONDERFUL (yet underrated) film 
2009-11-11 - This film was one of the best films I have ever seen! It is the story of a wealthy, repectable man named George Hurstwood (interpreted by the great Laurence Olivier) who gives up his privileged lifestyle for his love of Carrie(played by Jennifer Jones). Not only was the acting excellent, but the costumes were really gorgeous! It certainly is a romantic film as well as a dramatic one. Jennifer Jones is very lovely and Laurence Olivier is extremely handsome. He had such classy good looks!
Both lead actors give superb performances, but it is Laurence Olivier's performance that shines most briliantly! His interpretation of Hurstwood's decline from wealthy to homeless is heartbreaking. The subtlty with which he conveys his despair and anguish in his eyes is enough to bring tears to your eyes. I was almost crying at the end, which by the way is not a happy one.
Nevertheless, this film is well worth buying. I guarantee you will not regret it!!
Classic movie "Carrie"
2009-09-16 - I was very happy to get this movie as I had seen it many years ago and liked it very much! I've got quite a nice collection now of hard to find classics some of which my son had to find for me overseas. He works for the Navy and travels often. For instance, I have one that I'd searched for 20 years or more called "The Way of All Flesh". I never expected to see this movie ever again and it sure made me happy!
The only downside to buying "Carrie" is I thought I was ordering it on DVD. That, of course was my fault. I was so anxious to get it I didn't pay close enough attention. Would it be possible to replace or could I get the DVD at a resonable price?
Thank You!
A great film by Wyler, Jones and Olivier
2009-08-19 - CARRIE (1952) Starring Jennifer Jones, Lawrence Olivier, Eddie Albert and Miriam Hopkins. And no...this is not related in any way to the Stephen King "Carrie" film of the same name.
This was an amazing film. With Jennifer Jones I've found that I either really really like her, or am really really annoyed by her. There doesn't seem to be any in-between for me regarding her performances. Carrie is one that I really "really" liked. This has to be one of Jennifer Jones best performances. Lawrence Olivier also gives a stand out performance here. In fact, I'm shocked that he didn't even get a nomination for best actor because he is brilliant in this.
Jennifer Jones plays the title character "Carrie" who leaves her small town to go to the "Windy City". Jones older sister has already moved to the city and Jones, inspired by her sisters letters and how she is "seemingly" doing so well, also wants to make it big in the city. On the train to Chicago she meets overly friendly salesman Eddie Albert. Jones is shocked and a little uncomfortable by Alberts "friendliness" but ends up opening up to him. When they arrive, Albert gives Jones his business card.
Jones eyes are opened pretty quickly to the realities of city life. Working a sewing machine in a grueling boot factory, Jones barely makes enough to pay rent to her sisters family. After injuring her finger sewing, she is quickly replaced on the sweat shop assembly line. Desperate, she seeks out Albert. Albert offers her 10 bucks to get by until she can find another job. Jones, a "good girl", feels awkward about taking his money. Jones is also chastised by her older sister for taking the money and threatens to kick her out and send her back to the country. Later, Jones meets Albert at a swanky restaurant. While waiting for Albert to show up and give him back his money, she bumps into restaurant manager Lawrence Olivier. Olivier is taken by her beauty and innocence immediately.
Albert, who's "intentions" become less and less innocent, offers Jones the use of his apartment for a few days until she can find a job and get her own place. Jones is hesitant, but wants to stay in the city and make something of herself. Since he is always away on business, she accepts the offer. However, Jones soon realizes that in spite of her continued "innocence" and best intentions...she has become, in the eyes of others, a "kept woman".
As Albert continues to put off marrying Jones, Jones again meets Olivier who truly loves her. Olivier is in a loveless marriage with the shrewish Miriam Hopkins. Olivier continues to romance Jones until Jones discovers that he is married. Olivier demands a divorce from Hopkins be she isn't having it. Even Olivier's employer, the restaurant owner is determined to keep Olivier from going off with the "home wrecking" Jones, going so far as to give his salary directly to Hopkins until he can "think more clearly".
Desperately in love with Jones and furious at Hopkins and his boss, Olivier commits a desperate act. He convinces Jones that he's through with Hopkins and they move to New York to get married. However, Olivier, as a result of his actions, becomes penniless. After a tragic series of miscommunications, Jones and Olivier become separated. Jones star rises, as Olivier's situation becomes more and more desperate.
This is a wonderful film. Jones and Olivier are excellent together in parts that I consider to be among their best performances. William Wyler produces AND directs and it shows because this movie is first rate all the way. From the production, the outstanding and simply beautiful cinematography to the musical score, this film is just superb. I actually have to knock down Madam Bovary down a notch and replace it with this film on my list of best Jennifer Jones films.
There are beautiful shots in this film. Olivier has several incredible scenes in this. One scene where he breaks down completely is very powerful. Another, after a bitter argument with Miriam Hopkins, he stands alone in his home...tall at first, then slumps weakly in total defeat, slowly climbing the stairs to his room, walking as if he were on death row. Jones character goes through some major character growth here as Carrie. In one scene she comes to a shocking revelation when she sees the tragic results of her seemingly good intentions. If you enjoyed Madame Bovary and Love Letters, then you will definately enjoy this. An amazing film on all levels and deserves the maximum amount of stars and a hearty recommendation by myself. Seek it out and enjoy!
Obsession
2009-04-17 - Excellent price and delivery time. Movie was first rate, about a man who becomes obsessed in his love for a woman. Fine quality DVD.
