Review of Tomorrow (1972) by Jonathan T — 20 Apr 2009
A bleak story of love and loss in Faulkner's south, by way of Horton Foote and the great Robert Duvall. In the same year he worked wonders as Tom Hagen for Coppola, Duvall gave this amazing performance that is sure to remind you of Slingblade's Karl Childers.
Fentry is a care-taker at a sawmill closed for the winter who takes in a pregnant woman who quickly becomes the love of his life. Understated performances match the austere surroundings and B&W cinematography that reminds you of so much Depression-era photography by Lange or Evans.
The only problems this has is the awkward framing device that comes from Faulkner but is never really integrated into the rest of the story, and the frequent feel that the film is too faithful to the play and ignoring the opportunities that film provides.
This review of Tomorrow (1972) was written by Jonathan T on 20 Apr 2009.
Tomorrow has generally received very positive reviews.
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