Review of Mandingo (1975) by Simone M — 03 Feb 2012
Better than Gone With the Wind? Yes. Why? Well, for one, it doesn't romanticize feudal, slave owning plantation owners. You know, 'cause those southern gentlemen know how to treat a lady', or whatever.
A "cure" for rhuematism, according to James Mason, is having a small black child curl up around your feet. Many scenes of the film has this child underneath Mason's feet. Hilarious? Yes.
Disturbing? Yes. Those last two lines sum up the film, hilarious and disturbing. The boxing match might be the most brutal fight I've ever seen filmed.
This review of Mandingo (1975) was written by Simone M on 03 Feb 2012.
Mandingo has generally received positive reviews.
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