Review of A Face in the Crowd (1957) by Scott S — 23 Sep 2008
This ain't your grandparent's Matlock. Andy Griffith is amazing as the towering, sometimes over the top Lonesome Rhodes. What I liked best about the film was it seems to be waaaaay ahead of it's time as far as seeing the power of television, media, and fame.
Although the ending left me wanting more, it still was very powerful. And, besides, a young Matthau, very young and beautiful Remick, and Patricia Neal (damn, she's two for two) keep it interesting.
I love how Kazan frames his shots and he guides the film through a couple of bumpy parts.
This review of A Face in the Crowd (1957) was written by Scott S on 23 Sep 2008.
A Face in the Crowd has generally received very positive reviews.
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