Review of Love Me, Love My Doll (2007) by Reiyan B — 26 Jul 2007

Although director Joseph L. Mankiewicz and star Marlon Brando had never neither ever worked on a musical, it surely does show in this classic film. Damon Runyon, who adapted the story for the screen, stayed unusually true to the original, and has a very unique writing style, which, when it's good, delivers witty dialog and snappy jokes ("Speaking of chronic conditions, happy anniversary.

"), but when it's bad, such as with his refusal to use contractions, results in some rather distracting dialog. Otherwise, the performances, directing, music and costumes are all beautiful.