Review of Last Summer (1969) by Richard D — 06 Apr 2018
Barbara Hershey, Richard Thomas and Bruce Davison star as three affluent teens vacationing on Fire Island for the summer. They meet and bond over the discovery of an injured seagull, and form a tight social unit driven by insecurity and sexual tension.
Along comes Catherine Burns, a less attractive, more socially awkward teen who insinuates herself into their group. She may be more awkward, but she's more confident about who she is, and her presence destabilizes the group leading to violence.
Frank Perry's follow-up to "The Swimmer" is a brutal, insightful film. The three well-known stars (all very early in their film careers) are excellent, but it's Burns who really shines here.
This review of Last Summer (1969) was written by Richard D on 06 Apr 2018.
Last Summer has generally received positive reviews.
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