Review of Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore (1974) by Johnny S — 10 Oct 2009

One of Scorsese's earliest works, "Alice" is not one of the director's strongest stories either dramatically or artistically, but it does introduce us to a great performance by Ellen Burstyn and her interesting little son (Alfred Lutter, who never pursued an acting carreer and still lives in California.

.. selling software to banks...!). Tucked between "Mean Streets" and the "Taxi Driver", "Alice" is a worthy addition to Scorsese's filmography but not one of his masterpieces.