Review of East of Eden (1955) by Pauline Kael for The New Yorker — 15 May 2003
It’s far from a dull movie, but it’s certainly a very strange one; it’s an enshrinement of the mixed-up kid. Here and in Rebel Without a Cause, Dean seems to go just about as far as anybody can in acting misunderstood.
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This review of East of Eden (1955) was written by Pauline Kael and published by The New Yorker on 15 May 2003.
East of Eden has generally received very positive reviews.
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