Breakfast at Tiffany's [DVD] [1961]

This is one of those films I had heard about but never watched. Having done so I can say this film did hold my attention and I liked its overall message. Quite amusing in places but an interesting tale of a free spirited young woman chasing an illusion of happiness in all the wrong places and never really finding it. Almost as if she's afraid of relationships and tries to avoid them by chasing men with money that she doesn't really like. When you find out a bit about her you can understand why she is so messed up and has a habit of running away. Does she eventually fall in love and find happiness well you'll have to watch the film!

Well, yes, outstanding. What dare I add about a DVD with world class reviews. But the viewing panel here thought it was topped by The Devil wears Prada, and there was rejoicing to hear that a follow-up is in production.

superb

Delivered before time evert thing ok. michael

An old favourite which I still enjoy c

I remember watching this film when it was first released and, afterwards, wondering what it was all about? Later, I looked into that famous window and began to realise that this was every girl's dream - looking onto that window, I mean. Much later, I listened to the serialisation of the story on Radio 4 Extra and it all came together: I was now able to understand the film more easily. Perhaps in all this time I experienced something more of life, with or without Manhattan and Tiffany's, and it became clear that the leading lady was too big a name for such an incredible role! Audrey Hepburn, one of the most beautiful women in the world, and also a brilliant actress, was so good in the part of Holly Golightly, that she could play this earthy creature with considerable aplomb. This is a rather dated film that is timeless in its presentation of a world most of us could never relate to. It is an absolute classic that should be in everybody's collection.

Most people, I guess, know that this is a great film and that Audrey Hepburn is her usual wonderful self in it.What an actress and personality!Along with terrific performances from the rest of the cast, great direction and Henry Mancinis music etc. etc....All that remained to be done for this release was a blu ray transfer that did it justice. This is it....perfect!I would just like to add a comment to the question of the Mickey Rooney character.My point is... does anybody get excited about the likes of Jerry Lewis and his dopey portrayals or George Formby likewise.Or any other clownlike act? Relax...it is only a film. One must assume that people are intelligent enough to know that.The reviewer who said that if a Japanese actor had played the part in the same comic style, then there would be objectionsto that, hit the nail square on. There will always be some who object to elements in a film.And here I am doing a similar thing!Enjoy the film it is excellent....

Having just read the book I was interested in revisiting the film. The first thing to say is that the film differs from the book in many, many, ways.I much preferred the book which was quite brilliantly written for such a short Novella.The film was a very nice watch in many ways, but for me was severely compromised by the quite dreadful character of Yunishi, played by Mickey Rooney. The character and acting are mind-numbingly awful, in fact, totally cringworthy and one of the worst portrayals in a film that I’ve ever seen. I am not talking of a racist slant here. This character does not figure in the book – Thank God!Both lead characters in the film, though not in the book, are ‘kept’ people who have to occasionally offer sex to survive financially – this for me was another weakness in the storyline of the film.The best thing about the film is undeniably the writing of ‘Moon River’ for the score, that went on to win an Academy Award – it is still one of the most beautiful songs ever written. Both the film and Hepburn won Golden Globes.Like some on here, I too found Hepburn’s portrayal as good, though not particularly sexy or outstanding. I think another lead may have offered more of a sexual attraction to her sugar daddies? She came across to me as a little girl lost and very naïve, and not as a sophisticated siren with real pulling power.The film won its awards and turned a 2.4 million dollar make into a 14 million grossing. It was an undeniable success in every way. It scores well on IMDB & RT - 8/10.I moderately enjoyed it but I’d rather read the book as it’s much more believable.