Review of The Executioner's Song (1982) by Alex A — 04 Jul 2010
Even though the script was written by Norman Mailer himself how can you transpose a 1000 pages book filled with characters and their full life stories into a film? They tried and failed.
Gary Gilmore wasn't for sure a normal guy but he did have some depth in him. In here he just crosses over as a totally meaningless killer who acted on impulsive a couple of nights and then decided do die. The whole discussion on prison rehabilitation is lost.
Actors do try to make it work. Beautiful young Rosanna Arquette!
This review of The Executioner's Song (1982) was written by Alex A on 04 Jul 2010.
The Executioner's Song has generally received positive reviews.
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