Review of David and Lisa (1962) by Kevin L — 29 Jan 2008
Offbeat love-story (?) with cute but dated portrayals of mental issues. Some of the dialogue is a bit grating, which is likely it's intention, but the performances are sincere and at times compelling.
Compared to psychodrama of it's era it's ahead of it's time, with more focus on nuances than the atypical hysteria of those who are less-than-stable which it's contemporaries seem to dote on inexorably.
This being said, there was a slight balance issue with David being slightly too tumultuous and the doctor lacking any gravitas whatsoever. Despite this apparent lack of parity the film still moves on with very clean, crisp cinematography and no shortage of substance.
Worth a watch.
This review of David and Lisa (1962) was written by Kevin L on 29 Jan 2008.
David and Lisa has generally received positive reviews.
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