Review of How Green Was My Valley (1941) by Wendy J — 20 Jan 2008
It's like if Vittorio De Sica was Welsh and domestic minded. A touching film about changes in our lives, and how we deal with such opportunities or burdens. The filmâ??s narrator, the youngest boy of a family of 8, becomes one of many symbols of the clash between the working and the privileged.
The film speaks effectively about the postitives and negatives of progessivism. In the same way it can attempt to bring love to two characters unfit for a relationship, it can ruin the lives of others and set people apart.
Ford makes an interesting commentary on the benefit of socialism with this film. While I don't think it deserved to beat CITIZEN KANE for Best Picture in 1941, this film stands on its own as an American classic based on family, work, love, and the overall memory of life.
This review of How Green Was My Valley (1941) was written by Wendy J on 20 Jan 2008.
How Green Was My Valley has generally received very positive reviews.
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