Review of A Child Is Waiting (1963) by Keith C — 18 Aug 2009
An early Cassavetes film that touches on a subject matter that is very involved for the hour and 42 minutes that is allowed. Incredibly difficult material to put on the screen yet Lancaster and Garland excel in their scenes together.
While late in Judy's movie career, she still can ring out the emotion just by looking at the camera. She was a great actress who could sing and only in the few films made in the last decade and a half of her life bear witness to that.
Bravo to Mr. Cassavetes for tackling the subject of mentally challenged children/adults in the early 60's. I have only watched this movie in pieces over the years and I finally sat down to watch it in its entirety.
A melodramatic look at a woman, Jean Hansen, well played by Garland. and her personal search for something in her life that matters. She is hired on as the "music" teacher at a school for the mentally handicapped and finds herself emotionally involved with one of the children, Rubin, played by Bruce Ritchey.
It's definitely worth a look at and maybe have a hankie around.
This review of A Child Is Waiting (1963) was written by Keith C on 18 Aug 2009.
A Child Is Waiting has generally received positive reviews.
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