Review of All That Heaven Allows (1955) by Greg K — 15 Apr 2007
I've been getting into Douglas Sirk's films. His movies are dated in best possible way.
If I understand correctly, Sirk's melodramas were gentle criticisms of conservative culture in the 50's and early 60's, but the world and the society he depicts in his films now seem so alien to us that his films are almost absurdist and surreal.
Todd Haynes knows what I'm talking about. His "Far From Heaven" was based on "All That Heaven Allows".
This review of All That Heaven Allows (1955) was written by Greg K on 15 Apr 2007.
All That Heaven Allows has generally received very positive reviews.
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