 "Grapes of Wrath - Excellent" | 2009-10-19 |
| - Reviewed By User: A2JHX9WIE87M73 |
| When I ordered this I received this within 3 days and it arrived in pristine condition! I was VERY pleased on both the timeliness and the condition on which it arrived. Thanks! |
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| "Another timeless classic that shouldn't be forgotten" | 2009-09-09 |
| - Reviewed By orbmagnet |
We all know that Citizen Kane, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II, Gone with the Wind, Raging Bull, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, Mr. Smith Goes to Washington, Network, No Country for Old Men, and There Will Be Blood are considered some of the all-time greatest films ever made. These films have been referenced and parodied numerous times, and some of them have very faithful followers (like how I am with The Godfather films). The Grapes of Wrath, on the other hand, hasn't really reached the same legendary status as other classic films, but it's just as great. I haven't read the original Steinbeck novel just yet, but the film still amazes me even if I didn't read it. Both the film and novel focus on the Great Depression, and one family who tries to get away from all the poverty by traveling to California. This is a drama made in 1940 that relies heavily on dialogue, symbolism, and scenery (if it were to be remade today, I can't possibly imagine all the car chases and fast-motion editing). The Grapes of Wrath also features a stellar ensemble of brilliant actors. This has to be one of Henry Fonda's greatest performances. As Tom, he is completely believable and memorable. One who is even more memorable is Jane Darwell as Ma (she's a marvel whenever she's on screen). The rest of the cast do very well here; I can't describe it, really.
The Grapes of Wrath may not be in the same league as Citizen Kane and The Godfather, but it's still something to be much appreciated. Let's hope it's never forgotten, especially in this era. |
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| "Grapes of Wrath a Classic" | 2009-09-04 |
| - Reviewed By cschoene18 |
| I was brought up in the fifties and taught that the strong, silent type is the model for young men to emulate. Henry Fonda fits that role to a "T" plus he's got smarts and soul. Plus there are great character and supporting actors (including the female playing Fonda's mother) in this movie. Your film collection is not complete without this masterpiece. I named my daughter Rose of Sharon while going through hard times though they weren't near as bad as those of Dust Bowl dwellers. |
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| "Teaching "Grapes of Wrath."" | 2009-08-20 |
| - Reviewed By User: A3SL6M501X3046 |
You might like to compare Dorothea Lange's FSA photographs, the story behind them, and , also the recent online subjects' family commentary
on those photos with the actual film , and its outcomes. How, also, can we also see Steinbeck's novel Hollywoodized?
In the screenshot department, Gregg Toland, once again, brings us ... the inner American. I love comparing Ma Joad's aging face in mirror screen shot with that if Miss Jenkins , in Intolerance. Another resonant moment is Ma Joad's closing "We're tough" survivor speech. I hear that one again in
Teresa Wright's "We're tough" opening speech to Dad in "The Best Years of our Lives."
Populism v. Progressivism is another feature pointed up in so many ways in "Grapes."
Most essential isTom Joad's character development, ....What does he mean in his farewell to Ma speech? What exactly
is his political statement here? |
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| "Great Henry Fonda performance" | 2009-08-03 |
| - Reviewed By User: A30CMJ9C88FD7H |
| This is a great movie to watch centering a family's story around the Great Depression and dust bowl . Has always been one of my favorite Henry Fonda movies. |
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| "One of the very best" | 2009-08-03 |
| - Reviewed By georgemisthos |
| Anyone who "reviews" this movie and gives it less than five stars should not be allowed to make any more reviews. This is one of the very best movies to come out of Hollywood. All the acting performances are first rate. If you don't have the intelligence to understand and appreciate this movie, don't rate it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
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