Review of A Streetcar Named Desire (1951) by Simon M — 10 Apr 2011
Well, I really won't get much into what this movie is about, except for the fact that it is one of the best film adaptations of a play ever made. Written by the brilliant and prolific writer Tennessee Williams, this movie spotlights two incredible performances from Marlon Brando and Vivian Leigh.
In this movie, Blanche moves in with her sister and is increasingly tormented by her brother-in-law Stanley. This is an honest story about troubled people on a downward spiral because of haunting memories, alcohol, drugs and sex.
The play won a Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 1948 and the film won several Oscars a few years later. Jessica Tandy was the only actor from the play who did not appear in the movie. Vivian Leigh got the part, because of the weight her name carried. I thought Vivian Leigh did an excellent job, while others say that Tandy would have been a better choice. Brando and Tennessee Williams liked Leigh a little better, while Karl Malden(Mitch) and Elia Kazan(director) liked Tandy more. I am sure Tandy was excellent also, but for me, Leigh will always be Blanche.
This is one of the best movies in American cinema. Check it out.
This review of A Streetcar Named Desire (1951) was written by Simon M on 10 Apr 2011.
A Streetcar Named Desire has generally received very positive reviews.
Was this review helpful?
