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From: geller@rlgvax.UUCP
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Subject: Re: In defense of "Terms of Endearment" and "Garp"
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Date: Fri, 4-May-84 14:57:27 EDT
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This is my first article to be posted to net.movie. Welcome me, please.

"The World According to Garp" was, perhaps, one of the best and most
enjoyable films I have ever seen. I understand, though, that this might
not be the case for a great many people. The best thing I think anyone
can do in order to gain a better appreciation for this film is to read
the book.* The book is a wonderful novel. It is superbly written, enjoy-
able, even believable (to a point). You have to keep in mind that
Irving's characters are a bit less realistic than a great many other
characters you may have seen in movies or have read of in books. This,
in my opinion, heightens the level of sheer enjoyment as the story and
the characters mature. As to the quality of the film - I would consider
the filming and the choreography to be quite
good.

*To make the effort to understand a piece of filmwork, to study the
characters, to counter your criticisms with careful intraspection -- that
is a homage to both the author and the people who made the film. Give credit
to the efforts of others.

(sorry about the proselytizing)


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