James Dean IS the movie. He is magnificent, conveying his trademark vulnerability as well as a dark and brooding intensity.
The rest of the performances don't measure up. Neither does Elia Kazan's direction.
This review of East of Eden (1955) was written by Ben G on 19 Dec 2009.
East of Eden has generally received very positive reviews.
Was this review helpful?
More reviews of this movie:
Review of East of Eden (1955)
By Robert Hatch (43) for The Nation (355) on 30 Jan 2018
Review of East of Eden (1955)
Review of East of Eden (1955)
Review of East of Eden (1955)
Review of Bringing Out the Dead (1999)
By Jessica G (584) on 11 Aug 2008
Review of The Shell Seekers (2007)
Review of Alfie (2004)
By Tony Medley (1,109) for tonymedley.com (461) on 04 Nov 2004
Review of U Turn (1997)
By Steven1981 (209) on 23 Apr 2020
Review of Deep Water (2022)
By Mark Kennedy (184) for The Associated Press (882) on 16 Mar 2022
Popular Movies Right Now
