Review of All That Heaven Allows (1955) by Danielle M — 09 Apr 2008
A true masterpiece, the lush style of 50s melodrama, vibrant colours, emotional excess and cliches perfectly balanced by the hand of Douglas Sirk. Jane Wyman has never been better and Rock Hudson is wickedly handsome and coy.
The mis-en-scene is perfect and the photography is just amazing. Don't get fooled by the lush visual aesthetics and routine narrative, this film plays on all the strings and has a depth seldom seen in so-called "women's picture" of the era.
And finally, is entertaining as hell, because you cannot help laugh and smile of the overt sentimentality and dated language and ethics. All in all, this is what Hollywood did best and shows you that even the most standard production can showcase craftsmanship way above the average.
This review of All That Heaven Allows (1955) was written by Danielle M on 09 Apr 2008.
All That Heaven Allows has generally received very positive reviews.
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