Review of Lonely are the Brave (1962) by Tom M — 31 May 2010
A "message" movie that is so schematic that nothing seems to happen without a purpose, and nothing surprises. There must have been a time when this looked like high cinema but now it just seems clumsy and forced and un-naturalistic.
I know Barton Fink was based on Clifford Odets but watching this movie I had to wonder whether there wasn't also a lot of Dalton Trumbo in the character. Beautifully photographed, at least.
This review of Lonely are the Brave (1962) was written by Tom M on 31 May 2010.
Lonely are the Brave has generally received very positive reviews.
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