Review of A Streetcar Named Desire (1951) by Mark S — 04 Aug 2008
A Streetcar Named Desire is a dramatic, fascinating and truly memorable cinematic experience. I could not take my eyes off the screen through out, I was completely engrossed by the sharp and edgy atmosphere and tense confrontations between the characters.
Elia Kazan did an excellent job of bringing to life Tennessee Williams's celebrated play.
Never before have I witnessed acting so good from all of the leads. Vivien Leigh shines as the disturbed and confused Blanche, drifting between fantasy and reality. Marlon Brando, wow. He gives an immaculate performance of the rude and brutal Stanley, definitely up with the best of his career, maybe even THE best. Karl Malden and Kim Hunter both give incredible supporting performances.
A Streetcar Named Desire is an emotive, intelligent, thought-provoking piece of film-making. A true example of a classic.
This review of A Streetcar Named Desire (1951) was written by Mark S on 04 Aug 2008.
A Streetcar Named Desire has generally received very positive reviews.
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