Jeremy (1973)

Self-important, over-dramatic, uninspired.

Absolutely brilliant

Watch something else. There are very few redeeming qualities to this film.

The movie's not perfect, but it sticks the landing of its message. It was engaging - thrilling at times - and I personally thought it was a great time.

I find this movie quite slow and monotonous most of the time. The dialog is not engaging and foreign. One thing that I have to point out is that I fail to feel the emotion the character tried to portray. Maybe part of it because the way it was shot, too much close-ups that I was longing to see the setting as to establish the feeling of place.As for the actors, they are really trying to do a great job until they kiss. I was personally feel annoyed the way they kissed pseudo- passionately. The character is just not played well enough to be believable. The reason for the three stars is that because the story speaks of love and separation that could happen. Disappointing it is because it tells the story poorly like delivering a message in a made-up language and only the sender understands it.

"Jeremy" is a lovely story of two rather awkward, sincere teens who meet, fall in love, and part on a very sad note. Robby Benson is perfect in the title role, smart, funny but not obnoxious, quietly full of feeling for this little girl he's in love with. Glynnis O'Conner is Susan, one of those shy, sincere girls that only seemed to exist in the '70s. The New York City locations add a perfect backdrop to their story.The sweetness and sincerity of the two leads is really something to behold, with no glamorizing or slickness thrown on to wreck it. Am I nuts, or was this a better time to be a teenager? I'm old enough to remember when the kind of sincerity seen here was prized, and not that uncommon. For their first date, Jeremy offered a showing of "My Little Chickadee" for crying out loud -- and Susan was thrilled! I'm afraid most teens now would sneer at this. The music alone would sink it for most, yet at the time I'm sure it was well-received. I was sad at the end of this not just because of the heartbreaking situation faced by Jeremy and Susan, but because of how far it seems we've all gotten from the simplicity and sweetness seen here.

I saw this film after reading the book and loved it just as much. There are many things I enjoyed about the story/film such as the music, love and the cross town New York bus rides on a Saturday morning. Bus it was the way Jeremy raced other people in the street as if he was in his own horse race-this may sound silly but worked really well and Robby Benson pulls it off in a brilliant touching way. It shows a boy/young man in his own world finding someone who loved him for what he is. The wonderful cello music holds the story together and is not heavy-handed which it could easily have been with a lesser cast and director.I would love to have the DVD and hope when it comes out there are plenty of extras such as location info and (lots)interviews.9.5 out of 10

If you like love story, watch this movie. The simplicity of this film is beautiful. The song "Jeremy" is great.