Review of Inherit the Wind (1960) by Orlok W — 11 Jul 2012
Inherit the Wind contained much of Stanley Kramer's masterful styles, especially his use of overlapping, witty dialogue. However, I consider this as being his finest ever production, and not just because it was based on an equally serious play.
For starters, the play was revolutionary for its time: few wonder whether the film was any the more or less so. Even with Kramer's usual wit and flowered debates, it still remained a memorable viewing for me.
The acting was superb - there could hardly have been a more apt actor for the role of Clarence Darrow than Spencer Tracy, or H. L. Mencken than Gene Kelly (with, of course, Kelly's tilted ribbon hat reminding all of us of his previous musical film days!).
In all, this is a must-watch film for all audiences, and it reminds us all the primitivism which the Western world took in response to the growing (and secular) tide of scientism. In short, it's a film I never expected to be in so much depth, and a film I will never forget.
This review of Inherit the Wind (1960) was written by Orlok W on 11 Jul 2012.
Inherit the Wind has generally received very positive reviews.
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