Review of The Petrified Forest (1973) by Tony T — 05 Jan 2012
The first important film on Humphrey Bogart's resume. This pretty good adaptation of a Robert Sherwood play remain somewhat stagy today but is extremely well acted by an excellent cast. Simple story has Bogie and his gang holding a group of people hostage at a diner somewhere in the Arizona desert is somewhat talkative and literate but never, ever boring.
While both Leslie Howard and Bette Davis are very good in the lead, it is Humphrey Bogart, in a supporting role, who steals the movie. The man is simply electric and sear the screen in every one of his scenes.
This film moves much faster once he appears on screen and watching this movie, it's very easy to see why this is considered Bogie's breakout role.....He's simply great in it!!!.....Overall, a good classic with philosophical overtone.
....Rating: 8/10...... 8).
This review of The Petrified Forest (1973) was written by Tony T on 05 Jan 2012.
The Petrified Forest has generally received positive reviews.
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