Review of Grey Gardens (1976) by Sarah A — 22 Dec 2008
Fascinting documentary and cautionary tale of the lives of the two Bouvier Beale ladies, relatives of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis who ended up living in squalor in their now-dilapidated house in the Hamptons.
Although on one level it is like watching a train wreck, I found it a fascinating psychological portrait and character study. The ladies strike you as odd (especially Little Edie) and more than a little "mutual enablers", but happy with their lives and not the least bitter.
Worth watching just to observe Little Edie's "costume changes" and hear her unique voice.
This review of Grey Gardens (1976) was written by Sarah A on 22 Dec 2008.
Grey Gardens has generally received very positive reviews.
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