Review of All That Heaven Allows (1955) by Jon P — 10 Nov 2016
In this meandering melodrama, a dashing Rock Hudson swoops into a small town to show one status-obsessed mum that there's "more to life than keeping up with the Joneses". The enduring message is perhaps more relevant than ever in today's social net-twerking obsessed shadow of a life.
Plus Jane Wyman is breathtaking in the lead role, which she plays like a lost puppy unlucky in love. Add in Louvre-worthy landscapes and lush technicolor and what do you get? A paint-by-numbers romantic classic.
This review of All That Heaven Allows (1955) was written by Jon P on 10 Nov 2016.
All That Heaven Allows has generally received very positive reviews.
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