The part of the story where Tea Cake hits Janie was excluded as well as the trial and the beating of Mrs. Turner’s brother that followed afterward. The film suffers from the same weaknesses as "Beloved" Someone murders the film on the cutting floor. (4) This picture, posing as "Eyes Watching God", smacked of the perils of Halle Berry's history in love relationships and her recent real life beau (called TK in movie). After his death, she prefers to enjoy 'freedom' again, with cocky outsider 'Tea Cake' as playmate, and not just at chess. 8 out of 16 found this helpful. In this movie the main character Janie goes through many things that women today are facing and show how strong she is. There is a discrepancy about what the major theme of the novel is (we can argue about that for years). To show the true meaning, and give an accurate description and idea of how things were during this time period. The television movie didn't even begin to capture the spirit of the book. She shares most of these experiences with a man named Tea Cake.When Tea Cake comes along, he gives Janie the most significant piece of advice in the whole book: “Have the nerve to say what you mean.” This frees Janie to speak her mind, to tell stories, to interact with the “porch sitters” and any other people from the community. One month free trial! Before we criticize how bad the film was, think about the timing, and scenes that may have been sacrificed just to get on TV. But even though life is pretty good for Janie, she has no sense of who she is.When Janie begins to tell her story, her first memory is of having no personal identity. When Nanny says, "black women are the mule of the world" the words have no meaning. Oprah, only produced the film, she had no hand in directing or editing. Dark or light who cares, I sure did not!!!
In the book she is described as being extremely ignorant and I did find her annoying, but her character should have been included in the movie! She was with her 2nd husband until the end even though she was unhappy.
The part of the story where Tea Cake hits Janie was excluded as well as the trial and the beating of Mrs. Turner’s brother that followed afterward. The film suffers from the same weaknesses as "Beloved" Someone murders the film on the cutting floor. (4) This picture, posing as "Eyes Watching God", smacked of the perils of Halle Berry's history in love relationships and her recent real life beau (called TK in movie). After his death, she prefers to enjoy 'freedom' again, with cocky outsider 'Tea Cake' as playmate, and not just at chess. 8 out of 16 found this helpful. In this movie the main character Janie goes through many things that women today are facing and show how strong she is. There is a discrepancy about what the major theme of the novel is (we can argue about that for years). To show the true meaning, and give an accurate description and idea of how things were during this time period. The television movie didn't even begin to capture the spirit of the book. She shares most of these experiences with a man named Tea Cake.When Tea Cake comes along, he gives Janie the most significant piece of advice in the whole book: “Have the nerve to say what you mean.” This frees Janie to speak her mind, to tell stories, to interact with the “porch sitters” and any other people from the community. One month free trial! Before we criticize how bad the film was, think about the timing, and scenes that may have been sacrificed just to get on TV. But even though life is pretty good for Janie, she has no sense of who she is.When Janie begins to tell her story, her first memory is of having no personal identity. When Nanny says, "black women are the mule of the world" the words have no meaning. Oprah, only produced the film, she had no hand in directing or editing. Dark or light who cares, I sure did not!!!
In the book she is described as being extremely ignorant and I did find her annoying, but her character should have been included in the movie! She was with her 2nd husband until the end even though she was unhappy.
The part of the story where Tea Cake hits Janie was excluded as well as the trial and the beating of Mrs. Turner’s brother that followed afterward. The film suffers from the same weaknesses as "Beloved" Someone murders the film on the cutting floor. (4) This picture, posing as "Eyes Watching God", smacked of the perils of Halle Berry's history in love relationships and her recent real life beau (called TK in movie). After his death, she prefers to enjoy 'freedom' again, with cocky outsider 'Tea Cake' as playmate, and not just at chess. 8 out of 16 found this helpful. In this movie the main character Janie goes through many things that women today are facing and show how strong she is. There is a discrepancy about what the major theme of the novel is (we can argue about that for years). To show the true meaning, and give an accurate description and idea of how things were during this time period. The television movie didn't even begin to capture the spirit of the book. She shares most of these experiences with a man named Tea Cake.When Tea Cake comes along, he gives Janie the most significant piece of advice in the whole book: “Have the nerve to say what you mean.” This frees Janie to speak her mind, to tell stories, to interact with the “porch sitters” and any other people from the community. One month free trial! Before we criticize how bad the film was, think about the timing, and scenes that may have been sacrificed just to get on TV. But even though life is pretty good for Janie, she has no sense of who she is.When Janie begins to tell her story, her first memory is of having no personal identity. When Nanny says, "black women are the mule of the world" the words have no meaning. Oprah, only produced the film, she had no hand in directing or editing. Dark or light who cares, I sure did not!!!
In the book she is described as being extremely ignorant and I did find her annoying, but her character should have been included in the movie! She was with her 2nd husband until the end even though she was unhappy.
The part of the story where Tea Cake hits Janie was excluded as well as the trial and the beating of Mrs. Turner’s brother that followed afterward. The film suffers from the same weaknesses as "Beloved" Someone murders the film on the cutting floor. (4) This picture, posing as "Eyes Watching God", smacked of the perils of Halle Berry's history in love relationships and her recent real life beau (called TK in movie). After his death, she prefers to enjoy 'freedom' again, with cocky outsider 'Tea Cake' as playmate, and not just at chess. 8 out of 16 found this helpful. In this movie the main character Janie goes through many things that women today are facing and show how strong she is. There is a discrepancy about what the major theme of the novel is (we can argue about that for years). To show the true meaning, and give an accurate description and idea of how things were during this time period. The television movie didn't even begin to capture the spirit of the book. She shares most of these experiences with a man named Tea Cake.When Tea Cake comes along, he gives Janie the most significant piece of advice in the whole book: “Have the nerve to say what you mean.” This frees Janie to speak her mind, to tell stories, to interact with the “porch sitters” and any other people from the community. One month free trial! Before we criticize how bad the film was, think about the timing, and scenes that may have been sacrificed just to get on TV. But even though life is pretty good for Janie, she has no sense of who she is.When Janie begins to tell her story, her first memory is of having no personal identity. When Nanny says, "black women are the mule of the world" the words have no meaning. Oprah, only produced the film, she had no hand in directing or editing. Dark or light who cares, I sure did not!!!
In the book she is described as being extremely ignorant and I did find her annoying, but her character should have been included in the movie! She was with her 2nd husband until the end even though she was unhappy.
Halie Barry definitely revealed Janies Beauty, however Mrs. Barry was much to "snappy" and intelligent to play Janie. That is not the point. Dark or light who cares, I sure did not!!! Plus, I really did not get the "southern black vibes" that the book gave us, the dialect wasn't strong, and I never got a feel for any of the characters. Their Eyes Were Watching God is an amazing tribute to Zora Neale Hurston's book by the same name. Now who know I may change my mind after reading the book but I doubt it for the simple fact that if it was not for this movie I would have probably never bought the book!!! I was so taken by how beautiful it was to see black love on screen. sum mite disagree somewont but, i believe it was AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! When I was done watching that movie I was in love with the characters, I did not see Halle's character as a sleep around or whatever you called her. So much of the book was left out. I won't spoil anything if I say viewers were left with big gaping holes specifically what drove this central character.
The part of the story where Tea Cake hits Janie was excluded as well as the trial and the beating of Mrs. Turner’s brother that followed afterward. The film suffers from the same weaknesses as "Beloved" Someone murders the film on the cutting floor. (4) This picture, posing as "Eyes Watching God", smacked of the perils of Halle Berry's history in love relationships and her recent real life beau (called TK in movie). After his death, she prefers to enjoy 'freedom' again, with cocky outsider 'Tea Cake' as playmate, and not just at chess. 8 out of 16 found this helpful. In this movie the main character Janie goes through many things that women today are facing and show how strong she is. There is a discrepancy about what the major theme of the novel is (we can argue about that for years). To show the true meaning, and give an accurate description and idea of how things were during this time period. The television movie didn't even begin to capture the spirit of the book. She shares most of these experiences with a man named Tea Cake.When Tea Cake comes along, he gives Janie the most significant piece of advice in the whole book: “Have the nerve to say what you mean.” This frees Janie to speak her mind, to tell stories, to interact with the “porch sitters” and any other people from the community. One month free trial! Before we criticize how bad the film was, think about the timing, and scenes that may have been sacrificed just to get on TV. But even though life is pretty good for Janie, she has no sense of who she is.When Janie begins to tell her story, her first memory is of having no personal identity. When Nanny says, "black women are the mule of the world" the words have no meaning. Oprah, only produced the film, she had no hand in directing or editing. Dark or light who cares, I sure did not!!!
In the book she is described as being extremely ignorant and I did find her annoying, but her character should have been included in the movie! She was with her 2nd husband until the end even though she was unhappy.
