Review of Baby Doll (1982) by Eric L — 24 Feb 2014

Classic exploitation film with several intense scenes. Highly recommended...

This review of Baby Doll (1982) was written by Eric L on 24 Feb 2014.

Baby Doll has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Damion R (77) on 29 Oct 2008

So, I took in this 1956 Tennessee Williams' film, directed by Elia Kazan, based purely on the fact that it was hugely controversial back in…

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By Dfw F (70) on 28 Oct 2009

The first half felt like a hot mess, but watching a perfect cast who knew how to push each other's buttons always makes a movie…

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By Millo T (667) on 18 Jun 2011

Like many a Tennessee Williams story, Baby Doll is a steamy, sordid tale of jealousy, cruelty, and sex set in the deep South…

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By Private U (13,627) on 14 Jul 2008

This Tennessee Williams screenplay is cast perfectly--Malden, Baker,and Wallach all do outstanding jobs making this under-age teaser a tragicomedy…

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By Ben D (1,196) on 09 Apr 2012

Excellent controversial film from the late great southern playwright Tennessee Williams. a tale of a child bride and rival cotton ginners…

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By J C (366) on 14 May 2008

A movie I feel like I have waited an eternity to see…

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By Karen W (242) on 21 Sep 2008

Tennessee Williams is the master. . And all I have to say is Eli Wallach as Silva Vacarro... wow…

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By Lino C (32) on 29 Jan 2011

Tremendously erotic film! Great performances…

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By Les E (496) on 04 Aug 2014

Just creepy with an incredibly annoying and dumb lead character…

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By Hezekiah J (68) on 30 May 2008

While I get the cinematic significance of this movie, as well as the writerly significance of it, I was bored…

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