Review of Lolita (1962) by Paolo T — 09 May 2008
Stanley Kubrick takes the controversial novel, and brings us the tale of an older man driven mad by the lustful desires that he has for his teenage stepdaughter. James Mason is perfect as Humpbert Humpbert, who is the main subject of this character study. Shelly Winters is appropriately annoying as Lolita's pseudo-intellectual mother, and Sue Lyons is perfect in the role of Lolita. Peter Sellers has a hilarious role as Quilty, a pedophile comedian who also wants to bed Lolita -- and will go to any lengths he can to do so.
Under Stanley Kubrick's direction, this is a must see classic. It was quite controversial in it's day, and it still has the power to disturb, in my opinion. Humpbert is simply the Lester Burnham of the sixties.
Kubrick fans must seek this one out!
This review of Lolita (1962) was written by Paolo T on 09 May 2008.
Lolita has generally received very positive reviews.
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