Review of A Child Is Waiting (1963) by Mikey M — 14 Jun 2011
Accessible and tear-jerking studio outing from director, and American indie legend, John Cassavetes. While his creative juices were curtailed when he was allegedly fired by Stanley Kramer during the edit, Cassavetes skill as a director comes through in the wonderful performances and direction that keep this movie clear of overtly hammy melodramatic blunders.
Garland was never better and while this may not have fulfilled the director's full vision it is proof that, even early in his career and under the shackles of 'the system', Cassavetes was one of America's brightest and most interesting directing talents.
This review of A Child Is Waiting (1963) was written by Mikey M on 14 Jun 2011.
A Child Is Waiting has generally received positive reviews.
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