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Imitation of Life (1959) Rank 3 Reviews
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filmcritic.com (Christopher Null)
Douglas Sirk's Imitation of Life sadly doesn't hold a candle to the 1934 original, which spoke to the difficulties of single parenting, race relations, and American entrepreneurship. By making lead Lora (Lana Turner) an actress instead of a pancake ...read the complete Imitation of Life movie review at filmcritic.com (Christopher Null)
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by S. Chappelle "in ... on October 15, 2009
I bought this for a friend and she loves it.....in a period of two weeks she watched it over a dozen times. It must be ...
by Becky L "Becky" on October 05, 2009
This was a real tear jerker but an excellent oldie that you won't forget once you've seen it. ...
by Rodney S. Wright on September 11, 2009
GREAT movie...worth owning. Imitation of Life is a classic movie that the entire family will enjoy. My sister has my copy, so I'll have to buy another one. ...
by B. Pokladnik "B. ... on July 04, 2009
Excellent movie and arrived on time and in excellent condition.
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by C. Jones on May 22, 2009
This is such a good movie. I bought it for my mom for Mother's Day she would watch it on T.V. when it would come on once a year. Now she can watch it anytime. ...
by Donald D. Wilbert... on May 05, 2009
I had recorded it on VHS but that wasn't good enough so I bought the DVD for my spouse so she could watch it any time she wished. A good story, well acted and Lana Turner is one of the original "Super Stars". ...
by Penny Florian on May 03, 2009
A fantastic movie from the 50s. Lana Turner is stunning as Laura as is Juanita Moore as Annie. Great cast. A perfect portrayal of the prejudices of the times. Mahalia Jackson gives a brilliant performance in her rendition of 'Troubles of the World'. ...
by Ronald A. Brezenn... on October 28, 2008
Imitation of Life is a more than a great movie & storie.You will emjoy watching & learn how we looked the world in 1950"s.How we saw coler & race. I learn we are all the same in all ways.Imitation Of Life "Great Movie". ...
by C.C. "CeliD3@yaho... on October 24, 2008
This movie had me from the start. At the end, I cried like a Baby. Oh, how some things never change. ...
by Beverly A. Hill B... on October 01, 2008
I have seen this movie dozens of times, but, loaned it out to someone and they did not give it back. Each time I see it, I cry like a baby. I recently lost my Mother 8-15-2008, and after the funeral some body made the comment that her funeral was one ...
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