Review of A Place in the Sun (1951) by Rob M — 02 Sep 2017
George Stevens' adaptation of Theodore Dresier's American Tragedy gets a modernized take in this parable of how aspirations of hierarchy can make you do vile things. Montgomery Clift is at his moody best as George Eastman, a poor man trying to fit into the lifestyle of the rich, Shelley Winters is a marvel as his overbearing and emotionally stricken fiancee Alice Tripp, and Elizabeth Taylor graduates from beloved child star to beautiful leading lady as Angela Vickers.
The character study is mesmerizing and although certain aspects of the film are dated and less than powerful it still brings to light an important message and throws caution to the wind about what can happen when we begin to obsess to our intangible aspirations.
This review of A Place in the Sun (1951) was written by Rob M on 02 Sep 2017.
A Place in the Sun has generally received very positive reviews.
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