Review of Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (1958) by Francisca M — 02 Sep 2012

Viewed on 26/6/04 (Sat).

I have to admit besides being an Oscar multiple-nominee, I borrowed this to see two of cinema's all-time beautiful actors - Elizabeth Taylor and Paul Newman. They were not just pretty-looking idols. They are fine actors too, both nominated for acting in 1959.

The story takes place in one big house and in one night. The lines and acting though stagey (being adapted from a play) but still very engaging. And here, I thought old classics are very serious and dull and 'outdated'. The drama of a broken rich family is still as relevant and so is the underlying homoeroticism. It is very interesting to see back in the conservative era how they implied the sexual orientation of Paul's character and then tried to explain it all as merely emotional immaturity.

Rating: B+.