Review of All About Eve (1950) by Kevin R — 26 Aug 2014

We're a breed apart from the rest of humanity.

Eve Harrington is an aspiring star who finagles her way in with Broadway star Margo Channing, playwright Lloyd Richardson, and director Bill Sampson. Eve hopes once she has their trust, they'll help her get to the top where she feels she belongs; unfortunately, betrayal and unfortunate deeds ensue. Can Eve be successful in this deceitful environment?

"Geniuses don't need good luck. I do.".

Joseph L. Mankiewicz, director of Cleopatra, Guys and Dolls, The Barefoot Contessa, Dragonwyck, A Letter to Three Wives, Julius Caesar, and The Honey Pot, delivers All about Eve. The storyline for this film is above average but didn't feel like an all time great. The dialogue was wonderful as was the acting. The cast is amazing and includes Bette Davis, Marilyn Monroe, George Sanders, Anne Baxter, Barbara Bates, and Gary Merrill.

"What do you take me for?".

"I don't know if I take you for anything.".

I grabbed this off Netflix when I saw it starred Bette Davis and Marilyn Monroe. Monroe plays a minor role but the overall film is interesting. Davis delivers her lines perfectly paced and sharp. I felt the film was a nice addition to the classic genre but may not be an all time great.

"Everybody can't be Gregory Peck.".

Grade: B.