Review of Shoeshine (1946) by Eric B — 11 Aug 2011
The film's title is somewhat misleading, suggesting a tale of shoeshine boys scraping out a living in the streets. Actually, that's just the exposition -- at its core, this is a tragedy about two boys who bond via a horse, and then are divided by a reformatory.
The score is too unsubtle at times, but the black and white cinematography is exquisite. The untrained young actors are quite affecting, and if you have a soft spot for crying children (and who doesn't?), grab some Kleenex beforehand.
This review of Shoeshine (1946) was written by Eric B on 11 Aug 2011.
Shoeshine has generally received very positive reviews.
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