Yentl (VHS, 1989)

Product arrived in a timely manner and in good condition. It's a little worn but that's expected. I looked everywhere for this and couldn't find it until I went on Half Bay. I haven't been able to watch it yet but am looking forward to it.

When "Yentl" was released the many thought:"let's go see Barbra Streisand and Mandy Patinkin" in that new comedy.
Yes...I heard comments close to, if not qouting this past statement, but such a statement was very far from being true, as it's intentions by the author and writer, and creator of this extremely fine play, turned movie as it was also in book form prior to that.
I found it very entertaining anf "yes", there were awkward, sort-of "funny" situations in Mr.Arthur Bechevis' Singer' story about a young Jewess who from her youth studied and read the other than picture books that she would supposedly get from the traveling Book-seller, who tried to give her "picture books" as it was a traditional Jewish thought for their females "not" to educate themselves in this manner, and although her "Papa" was a Rabbai in the community which was called a "schtettle", or some would refer to the settlements today...a "Ghetto", a Jewish ghetto, where the Jews lived together and carried on their lives in as much peace as was practicable, even though the time was just in the ending of the 19th-20th centuries.
Yentle was discouraged a bit by the fact that it was her "principle by tradition" not to be engaged in such things that were in the domain of the males of the little settlements, very much as in "Fiddler on the Roof", by Shalom Alacheim ('ch' or 'h'= pron.from deep in the throat as if to be "sucking a 'lunger' if you will (sorry~!) (A bit difficult to get used to for us with "Western European dialects").But, I'm getting better at it~!~! {:-}

Okay, the pros are the entire movie, play, and book, where we find no use of filthy language, but Mandy Patinkin's rather slender "glutts" are revealed to our audiences as "Yentl" and "Mandy" drop by the cooling waters of a local pond to cool off in said pond. (This could be said to be a humorous situation, for their traditional views of never to be viewing a naked back of a man by a young woman. (Yentl) Who after her "Papa" died much earlier in the picture, she cut her hair to a man's legnth, and went to join a "yashiva", a school of Jewish study of the Torah, Talmud, and the Jewish Bible, which are the first 5 books of the writings of "Moshe" (Moses).
She went into the school looking very much as a male, even though we realize that a woman has certain features that cannot easily be hidden with just a haircut..she pretends to be a very young student, and is up on her studies because her father would often draw the curtains so they could and would study Torah, and all other forbidden writings of Rabbinic studies in the secrecy of their home, so Yentl did have some edge on "Advigor" (played by Mandy Patinkin), and their fliendly relationship grew and grew until "Yentl" fell in love with Advigor, and his betrothed (played by beautiful Amy Irvine) started to feel herself that her feelings for Yentl were also growing! (Did I say this was NOT a comedy?)
Well, as you can tell those who complained about the movie being "not understandable" (as I had heard), and not comedic, were mislead by the "trailers" that were released by the Film Studio.
The situations were sort - of humorous, but to put ones-self into any position of the main players, were gritting their teeth rather than smiling!
I retract when I said:"this was not a comedy"..the story developed humourously, but reverently.
The "cons":non-existant I bought it, as I recorded Beta and VHS versions when on HBO and Cinemax, O-men!

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my daughter loves Barbra Streisand. written, produced, and directed by her with excellent performances by Mandy Patinkin and Barbra. prompt service. working well.

I decided to buy the tape because we wanted to watch the movie but could not find it at a video store so purchased it on ebay. We were very satisfied with the movie and the purchase so do plan to do more. I was concerned about buying a used VHS tape but the seller appeared to be very honest with their description so I figured I would take the chance and purchase it and was very satisfied.

This is a classic movie, and hard to buy, rent or even find. My daughter(college student) had never seen the movie. What a treat. She loves it. I bought it for her.

I had been looking for this videotape for about a year. When I saw it for sale on Ebay I was elated however, when I received the tape is was barely viewable. The picture was totally faded out and the sound was just a mess. Yentl is described as a musical/movie. Neither of these descriptions is reflected in this tape. I have the audio soundtrack of this movie and it is awesome. To say I am disappointed with this VHS is a gross understatement.

I was happy to get a copy for my elderly mother, she kept looking for it on Netflix and it is not on DVD.

The purpose in purchasing this product was to help a dear friend who has no computer resources to purchase this for her daughters birthday as it is one of her favorite movies, as is mine. The move hasn't come out to the states in dvd format so this was the next best thing as far as availability. I haven't heard any response from the recipient other than they were extremely grateful for all of the effort put into acquiring this tape for her birthday and her mother was very pleased with the price and availibility and quality of the product. Your time and attention is greatly appreciated, have a good day.

This is one of my all time favorite movies. Barbra Streisand does a wonderful job as a young girl who wants to study the scriptures. Because she was female, it was forbidden. She takes drastic measures to make her dreams come true, but it only back-fires on her. The music is outstanding. The story line will rip your heart out. I never understood why this movie was not more popular. If you like stories of people triumping over social injustices, this is for you. Just make sure you have your tissues handy.

I had a copy of this movie but couldn't find it. I tried to buy a new copy in the store and it was not available so I thought I would try Ebay and there were used copies for sale but that was fine.

What can I say? I love Barbara Streisand! This movie is great and I'm glad I finally own it. I love the first song. "Tell me where, where is it written what it is I'm meant to be?" I think alot of people can identify with that question. The movie was done well. Great casting, great time period, convincing, what can I say?!