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Eyes of Laura Mars | Year: 1978 Directed: - Irvin Kershner Actors/Actresses: - Faye Dunaway - Tommy Lee Jones Mars Attacks? This was the movie that made me want to move to New York (hey, I was in grade school at the time). Perfectly capturing the look of glam '70's in a way that other, more famous 70's movies didn't, this thriller delivers some real scares. Faye Dunaway is actually pretty good as the beleagured Laura Mars. She overacts in a few scenes, but for the most part isn't bad at all. Tommy Lee Jones is great as the detective that falls for her, and the supporting cast, while a little cardboard, aren't too bad (except for the dead model's boyfriend at the funeral- while the cops wrestle him to the ground, he practically yodels his line "you're gonnnnaaa paaaaaaaaaaaayyyyyyyyyy!" while Faye dives into the limo to avoid the paparazzi), and the look of the movie; the clothes, the sets, all have a dark, glossy richness that remind us that "Saturday Night Fever" was not the way everybody dressed back then. The quality of the DVD is not great, and there is no stereo, but it's a well-priced disc, and a pretty fun movie. I wish they'd re-relase the soundtrack to it. Fabulous movie, but why the edits for VHS? This is one of my all-time favorite movies, featuring Tommy Lee Jones (one of the sexiest men of all time). And, he had long hair! A very compelling love scene with Faye Dunaway, but if you look closely, you can see her trying not to laugh. The strangest thing about this video, however, is that all references to Rene's character Donald being gay have been edited out. What in the world for? This movie is gripping and visually beautiful. It's a little bizarre, but then I wish more movies were. An enjoyable look at the 70's, especially for those of us who miss them. I will be re-buying this movie when it comes out on DVD, and hope they did a better job of editing, and that the georgeous colors are better. The VHS is a little washed out. Fun, Fun, Fun! What a howl! Not too scary ... but all that glam cheesy NYC late 70's stuff is captured perfectly. It's like looking at one of the photo books about decadant urban nightlife - disco, models, lesbianism, gay b'day parties, Faye-dearest, Tommy Lee-needs dermabrasion-Jones,and a token serial killer thrown in. Let's all chant! Buy Eyes Of Laura Mars at Amazon.com Buy posters at Allposters.com Jamster - the latest ringtones for your phone!  Search with Walhello on the Internet on Eyes Of Laura Mars Search with the Priority Search Engine on Eyes Of Laura Mars This page in other languages: Suomeksi | Nederlands | Deutsch
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