I may be a bit cynical about the film version of a book I so immensely enjoyed reading.  Yet, while the book was a spellbinding page-turner, I found myself squirming through much of the film, especially once Barbra Streisand's nails began taking on a life of their own.  The character she portrays is quite secondary in the book, yet here is a central focus, as could be expected.  That said, Nick Nolte is fantastic in a role that earned an Oscar Nomination, and the supporting cast is uniformly fine throughout.  Also, as a director, Striesand does capture some moments of pure blissful perfection that made this an Oscar worthy best film nominee in 1991.  But, there are crucial elements of prose missing from the plot, and I found myself confused by unncessary devices like therapy sessions that showcase la Streisand in place of the story that needed to be told.  Martin SCorcese would have OWNED this film had he directed it.  Streisand, on the other hand, manages to inspire and cajole, but ultimately falls flat when trying to make sense of the characters.  To be sure, she is one of the few Legends when it comes to filmmaking and acting, but "The Price Of Tides" pales by comparison to other noteworthy efforts like "Yentl."  See it for Nolte, and then take the book to bed for an incomparable read!
I may be a bit cynical about the film version of a book I so immensely enjoyed reading. Yet, while the book was a spellbinding page-turner, I found myself squirming through much of the film, especially once Barbra Streisand's nails began taking on a life of their own. The character she portrays is quite secondary in the book, yet here is a central focus, as could be expected. That said, Nick Nolte is fantastic in a role that earned an Oscar Nomination, and the supporting cast is uniformly fine throughout. Also, as a director, Striesand does capture some moments of pure blissful perfection that made this an Oscar worthy best film nominee in 1991. But, there are crucial elements of prose missing from the plot, and I found myself confused by unncessary devices like therapy sessions that showcase la Streisand in place of the story that needed to be told. Martin SCorcese would have OWNED this film had he directed it. Streisand, on the other hand, manages to inspire and cajole, but ultimately falls flat when trying to make sense of the characters. To be sure, she is one of the few Legends when it comes to filmmaking and acting, but "The Price Of Tides" pales by comparison to other noteworthy efforts like "Yentl. "  See it for Nolte, and then take the book to bed for an incomparable read!