Review of A Streetcar Named Desire (1951) by Jameson W — 07 Jul 2014
The film has a brilliant screenplay on its own (based on a famous play), but thanks to a handful of explosive performances, A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE is elevated to even greater heights. Marlon Brando is the clear highlight here.
He gives, what is in my opinion, one of the best male performances of all time, though Vivien Leigh, Kim Hunter, and Karl Malden are brilliant as well. From what I've read regarding the play it seems like a lot of the more sexual parts were removed, but that is of no significance because the tension between the characters is quite strong regardless.
Elia Kazan does a great job directing the film, channeling each of these elements in a drama of the highest order. Classic film.
This review of A Streetcar Named Desire (1951) was written by Jameson W on 07 Jul 2014.
A Streetcar Named Desire has generally received very positive reviews.
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