Yentl

This movie is a gem from start to finish. Barbra co-wrote, co-produced directed and acted in this story of a young woman breaking the barriers of traditional gender roles and following her dream to be considered equal. After watching the special directors edition, ( a must have for any Barbra fan!!!) you start to realize the profound talent and drive that it took to make this film. Bravo Babs!!!

Stick to singing. I am pretty soon not going to even want to listen to your singing. Please don't waste anymore time or film.... Full review

Her voice is at it's peak, and the acting and directly speak for themselves. Streisand out did herself with this film, and that's very hard to do. It's "Streisand", need I say more?... Full review

Can`t believe this movie goes unnoticed! Esta pelicula no fue nominada por el machismo que existe! Verla es un placer! los detalles en ella son increibles, la luz, las flores, los bordados a mano, las miradas, esta pelicula transporta a cualquiera... Full review

This is Streisand's best film. It's easy to poke fun at it, as it's such an idiosyncratic piece, and she takes on so many roles. But she does them well, and there's so much to admire here, if you can check... Full review

When I first saw this movie it was soooooooooo funny and scary that I had to watch it I was determined to watch the whole movie that I never got up... Full review

Barbra Streisand has referred to herself as 'an actress who happens to be a singer'. I doubt I am alone in viewing her professional legacy in the reverse: as a great singer who happens to be an actress . .... Full review

I think this was may be Barbra's best work. The complex social structure of the Jewish religious family is very strict indeed. She wanted to become a person that was recognized for her intelligence and knowledge of the scriptures.This is... Full review

All I can say, is excellent. For people who are familiar with the Jewish world or are from It. This is a wonderful story of self achievement, and love. Together with Barbara's beautiful voice, It is a different and meaningful movie.... Full review

Streisand's directorial debut is easily her most passionate and personal film to date. It was hailed by Steven Spielberg as the "best directorial debut since Citizen Kane," and I am in complete agreement. Streisand worked for more than 15 years... Full review

Yet Yentl is neither a great musical nor good campy fun, even.... ... Full Review

Yentl doesn't seem pointless, but it's darned dull. Though I doubt Yentl would've succeeded even without the songs. Happily, her discussion of Yentl proves to be more consistently satisfying. When her pop passes away, Yentl takes a drastic step. ... Full Review

To wit: after Streisand as Yentl has morphed into Anshel (by cutting her hair and dressing in boy drag), she quickly gets accepted to a yeshiva, finds a roommate and best friend in hunky Avigdor (Mandy Patinkin) and in scene after scene is forced to confront her growing desires for him (they share a bed their first night together). ... Full Review

Eh, but the film was so endearing, so personal, so magnificently photographed, so inspiring - the tagline was "Nothing's Impossible. Amy Irving, thanks to Barbra's exquisite care, received her one and only Oscar nod for "Yentl. ... Full Review

New on DVD: Streisand's deluxe 'Yentl'; 'Zack and Miri' Extras, extras: The original 133-minute cut plus an extended version; commentary by Streisand and executive producer Rusty Lemorande; instructive rehearsal footage; impressive "concept reel"; a charming cast/crew thank-you. ... Full Review

"Oh, I'd love a spot of tea . . . " said Barbra. "I would love to pour," said Braver . "Thank you, dear." It was kind of a dream ... pouring Babra Streisand tea in London, where she told... ... Full Article

Marilyn Bergman, who has led ASCAP for 15 years, is stepping down as president and chairman of the board. The three-time Academy Award-winning songwriter and composer said Tuesday that she will continue to serve on the performing rights group's board. ... Full Article

Barbra Streisand's "Yentl" will be the first film to screened in the new series "Films That Changed the World," designed to celebrate the sort of socially-conscious filmmaking associated with the late producer-director Stanley Kramer. ... Full Article

What is it with you bible banging Bushies? You all must have email alert set-up every time there's news about Barbra Streisand you're always the first to post your vile christian believes. ... Full Article

Maybe your mother didn't sit you down in a chocolate-brown, wall-to-wall-carpeted Central Jersey living room and put the Yentl soundtrack LP on the record player until you had every song memorized. ... Full Article

A visit to her father's grave gave BARBRA STREISAND the courage to direct 1983 movie YENTL. In the newly-released Yentl DVD package, the singer/actress reveals she wasn't convinced she should be the one to direct the film, and held meetings... ... Full Article