Review of As I Lay Dying (2013) by Wayne M — 08 Aug 2014
As I Lay Dying is a complex American classic novel. To film it would be quite a task and despite savage reviews I believe James Franco has been successful in his effort. The story of the Bundren family taking their mother to her ancestral home to be buried is filled with heartache, pathos and beauty.
Using split screen and voice over Franco has been original in his direction and script. The acting is superb, especially Tim Blake Nelson, and the atmosphere evoked in the novel is put across with clarity in the film.
This review of As I Lay Dying (2013) was written by Wayne M on 08 Aug 2014.
As I Lay Dying has generally received mixed reviews.
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