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 Customer Reviews 
A Feast for the Ears and Eyes
Rating: 5
This movie has some of Barbra Streisand's best music in it, in my opinion. Based on a young Jewish woman's life in Russia, it gives a peek into the culture of Jews in that time and place. The music has a minor key plaintiveness and the scenes have visually stunning effects. It took me a long time to find a copy, but it is one of my treasures.
"one of those moments" to treasure!
Rating: 5
Yentl was Barbra Streisand's huge labor of love back in the 1980s. It told the story of a young woman forbidden to study the Torah back in the early 20th century, who then disguises herself as a young man to study at a school with her intellectual equals. Along with directing, producing, and starring in the movie, Barbra also found time to record the soundtrack to this beautiful film.
At a concert once, Barbra remarked how she liked songs from musicals because they told a story, and that is what these songs do. The very first song, "Where is it Written" begins the story, where Barbra wonders why women cannot have the same opportunities as men. Many other songs continue the story, such as the album's most famous track, "Papa, Can You Hear Me?," where she is praying to her father for strength to begin her charade, "No Wonder," in which Barbra observes Amy Irving's character as the "typical" woman a man loves: obedient, agreeable, and keeping to herself, "The Way He Makes Me Feel," where Yentl finds herself in love with a man who doesn't know she is a woman, and my favorite track on the album, "A Piece of Sky," where Yentl is off to America to live her dream, and she reflects on her journey.
While some songs are certainly catchier than others, they are all beautifully written and sung. Barbra mixes a perfect measure of emotion and insight into the music, making the album rewarding on many levels. It is perfect for a quiet evening at home, setting an atmosphere of calm and peaceful. Finally, it must be noted that at this point, Barbra's singing was better than ever, not only in hitting the necessary high notes, but also in holding her notes. I dare anyone not to be impressed by her final note in "A Piece of Sky," held for an amazing 20 seconds.
As of 2007, one can only wonder why this wonderful movie is not out on DVD yet. With all the garbage that is being released nowadays, this would be a refreshing change of pace. Until that day comes, however, the Yentl soundtrack is the next best thing.
Yentl
Rating: 1
I did not get the movie Yentl nor did I get the refund of $9.00 for the CD that I returned. I would still like to get the movie but you said you didn't have it.
I would like the refund.
Dione Smith
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