Review of A Place in the Sun (1951) by Ray H — 24 Jul 2009
This is on-screen romance at its most intense. both montgomery clift and elizabeth taylor are in their absolute perfect primes, and the energy that passes between them is luminous, beautiful and heartbreaking.
ultimately, it is a story about the repercussions of the choices we make in our lives - how having an honest face and earnest disposition do not make those qualities inherent. this story is, in some ways, a tragic variation of murnau's 1929 silent masterpiece 'sunrise.
' even more interesting is that woody allen's 'match point' follows the structure and themes of 'a place in the sun' almost to the letter, but with one crucial variation. the film is a precious and rare collusion of both star talent and unfathomable beauty - but also incredibly imaginative and sure-handed directorial choices.
the opening shot of clift is a jaw-dropper. it just might be my favorite film romance.
This review of A Place in the Sun (1951) was written by Ray H on 24 Jul 2009.
A Place in the Sun has generally received very positive reviews.
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