Review of Junior Bonner (1972) by Steve S — 08 Nov 2009
How much you enjoy the film overall depends on your interest or affection for the rodeo but there are some really fine performances. McQueen is fine but Robert Preston and Ida Lupino really take acting honors as his parents.
The scene between them on the stairs is an example of what great actors can do to make characters live on the screen. Something that helps sell the story is that the two of them really look like they could be Steve's parents.
A subtle drama of the kind that is rarely made today.
This review of Junior Bonner (1972) was written by Steve S on 08 Nov 2009.
Junior Bonner has generally received positive reviews.
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