The Four Seasons
Actor(s):
Beatrice Alda, Elizabeth Alda, Bess Armstrong, Carol Burnett, Len Cariou
Label: Universal Studios
Publisher(s):
Universal Studios
Studio: Universal Studios
Manufacturer: Universal Studios
Binding: DVD
Brand: Universal
MPN: MCAD27328D
Format(s): Color, DVD-Video, NTSC
Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
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Editorial Reviews
Product Description
Three middle-aged wealthy couples take vacations together in spring summer autumn and winter. Along the way we are treated to mid-life marital parental and other crises. Studio: Uni Dist Corp. (mca) Release Date: 05/31/2005 Starring: Carol Burnett Sandy Dennis Run time: 107 minutes Rating: Pg Director: Alan Alda
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Actually, this comedy is one of the more enjoyable films to examine midlife crisis in the 1980s. Written and directed by Alan Alda, it examines the effects of middle age on a group of married couples who are longtime friends. Each season they go away on a vacation together, but the dynamic gets skewed when one of the men dumps his wife for a younger woman. Though some may find the characters' self-satisfaction and upscale neuroses a shade cloying, they are more than matched by Alda's solid, often funny writing. The couple with the biggest laughs: the hilariously paired Jack Weston and Rita Moreno (although Alda and Carol Burnett also strike comic sparks). --Marshall Fine
Customer Reviews
The Four Seasons
Jack and Kate, Nick and Ann, Danny and Claudia are three couples who, in their words, had shielded themselves from the "Winds of Divorce" through their friendship with each other. They spend countless weekends and vacations with each other and for years they have a perfect relationship........or so they think. During a spring time weekend trip to celebrate Nick and Ann's 21st wedding anniversary, Nick and Jack are gathering firewood when Nick makes a surprising confession........he's leaving Ann! Nick cites that Ann is no longer stimulating and exciting. He declares that he's through with her, her quirky behaviors, and wants to start a new life with a new family. Jack attempts to get Nick to reconsider his decision but Nick is steadfast.
During their summer vacation, Nick has met a much younger beautiful women. Enter Ginny who has fallen for the older, wiser, and seasoned Nick. She is impressed with his job, his life experience, and believes most everything he tells her about himself. Nick and Ginny are very happy but it leaves Jack and Kate and Danny and Claudia feeling insecure and unsure about their own futures. The story addresses the other couple but mainly focuses on Jack and Kate. Kate accuses Jack of being jealous of Nick and Jack is trying to convince her he is not while maintaining a composed exterior.
Alan Alda did a fantastic job of writing and directing this film about middle age couples in the early 1980's. While I was in my 20's at the time, it addresses the fears that middle aged couples experienced, sudden divorce, younger women interested in older men. It also addresses the stability that couples also felt. One very touching scene was when Nick and Jack were gathering fire wood. Nick and Jack have the following conversation:
Nick: Are you and Kate happy?
Jack: Yeah, very.
Nick: No I mean really happy.
Jack: Yes but not every minute. There are times when we drive each other crazy. Like the way her teeth click when she eats, the way I smell my sweatshirt before I put it on. Then there are times like the one we're in now. It comes over us like an unexpected wave. I can't wait to be with her and when I'm with her my heart beats faster. I'd expect that from a stranger but not someone I've spent half my life with. It's wonderful.
This particular scene always stuck with me. I bought the movie and enjoy watching it frequently. Whether you were middle aged at the time, a young person, or whatever, you will enjoy this movie.
good movie, okay transfer from film to DVD
Overall a highly entertaining movie. The growth and maturing of friendships which translates into individual growth. The quality of the transfer from film to video is okay. It could have been better. A good film for couples.
Great Movie
The Four Seasons is a great movie. It is funny, has great music, beautiful locations ranging from the Virgin Islands, to a ski resort and wonderful performances by the entire cast.
After watching this movie, you'll start taking stock of your friends and the last few trips you went on with your friends.
Great for a Saturday night at home with the family.
Little kids, probably won't enjoy this.
a classic movie
In my opinion, this is a must see for long married couples. Having friendships as married people is alot like dating , only harder because both of you have to like both of the others. Add more couples and it becomes even harder. And when one of the couples in your group breaks up, well... it's like a death in the family.
The Four Seasons depicts 3 long married couples who are close friends and who do alot together. The insights offered by seeing these people interact are worth months of marriage counseling, in a far more humorous way. You will see yourself, your marriage, and your friends in this sweet, funny movie. Invite your closest friends, the ones who have been through it all with you and yours, and have a movie night.
The Four Seasons
I just had to have this movie. It is the best I have ever seen. Friends are for ever.
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