Review of Marjorie Morningstar (1958) by Marie D — 16 Nov 2007

Love this film, though the book is better!!!

This review of Marjorie Morningstar (1958) was written by Marie D on 16 Nov 2007.

Marjorie Morningstar has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Generoso F (106) on 05 Apr 2008

A film which amplifies all of the pitfalls of the 1950s melodrama..The cast is solid especially Kelly and Wood, shot in gorgeous Technicolor…

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By S Mc D (1) on 22 Aug 2009

Well produced melodrama. Natalie Wood is a little stiff in her acting, but Gene Kelly does well enough…

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By Sarah C (1,146) on 16 Jan 2007

It's good, it may not end the way I wanted it to, but it kind of makes its point in the movie, and I'd have to agree with it…

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By Luciana A (4) on 16 Aug 2008

The script is terrible, it's too long but Wood and Kelly try their best to give it their all…

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By Private U (13,627) on 30 Jul 2007

As a Martin Milner fan, I love love love this movie…

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By Jezzy A (438) on 16 Jun 2007

Gene Kelly and Natalie Wood, what more could you want…

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By Demonic N (103) on 06 Aug 2006

Well produced melodrama. Natalie Wood is a little stiff in her acting, but Gene Kelly does well enough…

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By Peter K (504) on 30 Aug 2007

The top of my mother's mortarboard is briefly visible in the graduation scene, which was filmed at Hunter College (which was then in the Bronx)…

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By Sv G (510) on 27 Oct 2006

Not a terribly compelling film, but Gene Kelly is sa-mokin hot and you can't really go wrong with Natalie Wood in a dramatic role…

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By Mitsu C (52) on 11 Jul 2007

A pleasant movie just because Natalie Wood and Gene Kelly are in it. It's filled with drama and the ending is remarkably sad…

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