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Good start, but then it gets ruined

Boring

When a movie has you begging for it to end not even half way through it's pure crap. We've all seen this movie and this characters millions of times, nothing new in it. Don't waste your time.

An old-fashioned movie made with new-fashioned finesse.

First, she was Yentl. Then (in "Nuts") she was "mental". Now, in basically a secondary role, she's "gentle". She, is of course, Barbra Streisand, one of the great entertainers of the 20th Century, and in the 21st century, a living legend. Going where few women have before, Streisand turned to directing, and it wasn't enough for the men's club known as Hollywood to accept her as one of them. As a result, she's only directed three films, and this is the most critically acclaimed and least lambasted as a master class in ego.Troubled Nick Nolte (both in reel life here and in real life) gives an amazing, touching performance as a man consumed by a horrifying childhood memory. When his twin sister Melinda Dillon attempts suicide, consumed by the same memory, he must head to New York from the quiet south, meeting Dillon's psychiatrist (Babs), being flip with her at first, then warm and open as she digs in deeper. Lines are crossed as he becomes involved in her life, both with the troubled son (Jason Gould) and the emotionally distant husband (Jereon Krabbe) who resents his wife's emotional attachment to her client Dillon as well as Nolte. Showing passion with everything she gets involved in, Streisand has that same passion in her character's determination to get through to both twins, just as she did becoming the greatest star in "Funny Girl" or getting a man's education in "Yentl". As the director, she gives great detail to the structure of the script, to the moody photography and to the sweeping music. There's a stunning performance by Kate Nelligan as Nolte's mother (quite different as a young woman to whom she becomes years later) and Blythe Danner as Nolte's concerned wife. But it's Nolte whom the heart of the film revolves around, reversing the protagonist in essentially what was pushed as "a chick flick". It's a tale of reconciling one's wretched past and triumphing, and showing that in this world, we can't get through it alone.

Too bad he was up against Anthony Hopkins in Silence of the Lambs that year, or I believe he would have won the Best Actor Oscar. He did win the Golden Globe though. His one scene that really stands out is the last therapy session with Streisand. Watch his subtle facial expressions and body language. A difficult and powerful scene that he totally nailed.

Nick Nolte Delivers A Terrific Performance in 'The Prince Of Tides'. In fact, even Nolte's worst critics would keep quite after watching his act in here.Directed by the Legendary Barbra Streisand, 'The Prince Of Tides' tells the story of the narrator's struggle to overcome the psychological damage inflicted by his dysfunctional childhood.The film is interesting in most parts, as the adapted screenplay is well-written. Streisand's direction is proficient. She handles the dark & gritty moments with maturity. Also, Stephen Goldblatt's Cinematography is striking. Editing is satisfactory.Performance-Wise: Obviously, Nolte steals the show. His Oscar-Nomination was so well-deserved. Streisand, even succeeds as a performer. She's very likable. Kate Nelligan delivers a sincere performance. Blythe Danner leaves a mark.On the whole, An interesting watch, with a stand-out performance by it's lead star. Check it out!

I've had mixed reactions to Nick Nolte's work over the years. Some of his movies I've quite enjoyed; others I think have been disasters. As far as his performances go, I've usually found him good but never quite reaching the heights of greatness. But then there's "The Prince Of Tides." Barbra Streisand might have produced, directed and co-starred, but this is Nick Nolte's movie from beginning to end, and his performance is absolutely brilliant. He captures his character's complexities perfectly - his repressed emotions, his unwillingness to face conflict or trouble and eventually his underlying pain in a powerful scene in which the family secret is finally revealed. Streisand as director does a good job of building up to that revelation; Streisand as co-star is just that - a good partner for Nolte who's wise enough and confident enough in herself to let him carry the movie.The story - revolving around Tom Wingo (Nolte) travelling to New York from his beloved southern home to be with his sister who's just attempted suicide - is rather heavy at times. With the sister's suicide attempt and the general dysfunction all the lead characters deal with, it had something of an "Ordinary People" feel to it, although the conclusion is more hopeful than that film was. The viewer is drawn into the story right away with a surprisingly effective opening narration by Nolte that intrigues us, the movie ends on the perfect note of reconciliation within Tom's family and a powerful closing narration by Nolte. Music doesn't usually make or break a movie for me, but kudos to James Newton Howard, who was responsible for the original music. It was absolutely perfect - it suited the movie superbly and was itself very moving. The movie weakens a little bit after the revelation of the secret, mainly because it turns a bit "sappy" as Tom and Lowenstein (Streisand) become romantically involved. You could see that coming from the start, but I found it unnecessary - in fact, the whole angle of Tom's growing relationship with Lowenstein (and her son, and her husband) was perhaps an unnecessary diversion. Still, one can't deny the basic power of the story or the strength of the performances. 9/10