Bo can hog tie a calf, and ride a bronco better and faster than anyone around. But he is naive in the ways of the world. When he takes his first bus trip to the city to dazzle em at a rodeo, he's in for the ride of his life. His mentor Virge, tells him it's time he found a gal of his own. Bo likes this idea, but he doesn't want any ol' gal, it's got to be an angel. He'll know her when he sees her! And what's more he'll simply rope her and haul her back with him. Well, things get complicated for this simple guy, when he spots his angel. She is Cherie. A "Chanteuse" with plans of her own. Cherie has direction in her life. The direction being from "River Gulch" to "Hollywood", where she will have "options". She is trying desperatly to shed her "hillbilly" image. A Montana cattle ranch was not part of the plan. Once these two meet though, Cherie has no choice in the matter(or does she?), and is literally swept off her feet by Bo.She finds herself on a bus ride that may change her life. Can the naive rancher and and the saloon singer with a past find love? Find out in this very touching story.

Marilyn Monroe will capture your heart(once again) as Cherie. She shines in this role of a more dramatic nature.She treats us to "That Old Black Magic", and although, Cherie's talent as a songstress is not going to win her any awards, it doesn't matter. Like Bo, we are just dazzled by what we see!
Don Murray is introduced as Bo. He's absolutely wonderful as the innocent cowboy. Directed by Joshua Logan, it also stars such greats as Arthur O'connell, Eileen Heckart, Betty Field, and look for a very young Hope Lange. The are some charming musical numbers as well.

This film from 1956,has been restored and looks fabulous. It is presented in anamorphic widescreen(1.85:1) with wonderful color and a beautifully clear picture. The sound may be listented to in 4.0 Surround or stereo, and is terriffic as well. It may be viewed in French(mono) and has Spanish and English subtitles. There's a theatrical trailer, some stills, and a great demonstration of how the restoration compares with previous transfers. If you can't get enough of Marilyn, you may want to consider buying this in the "Diamond Collection" set. Besides this one, it includes, "How To Marry A Millionaire", Gentlemen Prefer Blondes", "There's No Business Like Show Business","The Seven Year Itch" and a great documentary about Marilyn's last months "The Final Days". All of these DVDs are excellent as well.

"Bus Stop" is dramatic, funny and poignant. It will leave you with a smile on your face for some time afterwards.

Spend some time with Marilyn....and enjoy...Laurie


fun movie   May 21, 2003
 2 out of 4 found this review helpful

I can understand where some people would find Beau distasteful, annoying, and corny, but I thought he was very funny and earnest; just adorable. So innocent! He did need a major lesson in courtesy, but that was all part of his character, who had come fresh off a ranch without having seen 'the world' before.

Marilyn was very different in this movie; pale and fatigued, scowling, latched onto that uneducated, whining accent, but still beautiful. I had to get used to it, but I was impressed.

Actaully, I never watched the beginning; put off by the whole cowboy thing, I forwarded to where Marilyn would come in.
After all, I only wanted to watch it because of her.
From there, it was a fun movie.


Marilyn's best performace (out of many great performances)   November 14, 2002
 7 out of 8 found this review helpful

Many critics now say that it's a crime that Marilyn Monroe was never nominated for an Academy Award. Her not being nominated for her performance in "Bus Stop" is proof.

Today, we often see actors starring in movies that require them to speak with a certain accent, and their accents come-and-go during the movie. You wont find that here. Marilyn's hillbilly accent remains throughout the film, and it's a very realistic one. Initially, Marilyn's costume was an expensive getup created by the studio, but she herself went to a second-hand shop and found an outfit that she believed her character would actually wear. And, she agreed that she should wear the white, chalky make-up that she does in the film, as her character is one who sleeps during the day (never sees sunlight) and works at night.

Marilyn displays a wide range of emotions in this film--happiness, sexiness, sadness, excitement, and downright anger--and we feel every one of them. I dont think any other actress could have done a better job in the role.

The entire cast is excellent as well. The role of "Grace" is a scene-stealer!


La mejor Marilyn   October 25, 2002
 3 out of 4 found this review helpful

El mejor personaje de Marilyn, Que siempre estubo maravillosa.
El DvD esta muy bien remasterisado con un sonido de cine y una imagen llena de contrastes.
Os lo recomiendo.


MARILYN AT HER MOST LOVEABLE   October 21, 2002
 5 out of 6 found this review helpful

MARILYN PORTRAYS "CHERIE" A GIRL FROM THE OZARKS ON HER WAY TO HOLLYWOOD TO BECOME A CHANTOOSE, LIKE HER IDOL HILDEGARDE. MARILYN PLAYS A HILLBILLY WITH AN ACCENT WHO IS BEING PUSHED AROUND BY A BUNCH OF REDNECKS WHO HAVE NO RESPECT FOR A LADY.ALONG COMES DON MURRAY, A COWBOY NAMED "BEAU" WHO IS CONVINCED THAT CHERIE, WHOSE A NIGHTCLUB SINGER IS HIS "ANGEL" AND THAT HE'S GONNA MARRY HER. MARILYN SINGS "THAT OLD BLACK MAGIC" BUT BEFORE YOU JUDGE HER SINGING YOU MUST REALIZE THAT SHE IS PORTRAYING A GIRL WHO CAN'T SING! I'VE HEARD PEOPLE MAKE COMMENTS BUT ONLY BECAUSE THEY'VE NEVER READ THE PLAY. THE MOVIE IS FROM 1956 WHEN MARILYN WAS STUDYING "METHOD ACTING". SHE WAS NOMINATED FOR AN ACADEMY AWARD BUT UNFORTUNEATLY DID NOT WIN. THIS IS AN EXCELLENT MOVIE AND A FINE VEHICLE FOR MONROE.