Review of Bigger Than Life (1956) by Samir R — 21 Oct 2008
A brilliant dissection of life in the 50s. Cortosone in the film is really just the catalyst that unleashes Ed Avery's deep-seated dissatisfaction with his lot. The movie looks like a 50s magazine ad for the perfect middle class existence.
But those glossy surfaces and split level homes disguise regret, anger, fiduciary crises, and the neverending grasp for the perfect picture wish fulfillment fantasy that 50s America was taught to want to live in, but which always lies frustratingly out of reach to most.
This review of Bigger Than Life (1956) was written by Samir R on 21 Oct 2008.
Bigger Than Life has generally received very positive reviews.
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