Review of The Birthday Party (1968) by Walter M — 20 Sep 2012
Harold Pinter's brilliant early film, The Birthday Party, is one of his best efforts, and perhaps, with The Homecoming, the pinnacle of the Theater of the Absurd. Performances across the board are outstanding, with Robert Shaw outdoing himself as Stanley Weber.
Moultrie Keisall as Petey is excellent but understated, and his final words really put the cherry on the birthday cake. (sorry for the pun). Top marks, 5 stars, classic.
This review of The Birthday Party (1968) was written by Walter M on 20 Sep 2012.
The Birthday Party has generally received positive reviews.
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