Review of Marjorie Morningstar (1958) by Mitsu C — 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.

This review of Marjorie Morningstar (1958) was written by Mitsu C on 11 Jul 2007.

Marjorie Morningstar has generally received mixed reviews.

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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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