Review of Melvin and Howard (1980) by Bob S — 17 Aug 2010
I imagine this film would have been more interesting at the time of its original 1980 release because the quirky true story of the single chance meeting between a perpetual loser (Melvin) and a man claiming to be the reclusive multi-millionaire Howard Hughes would have been much more topical.
Melvin was more of a caricature not to be taken seriously despite glimpses of an honest, misunderstood man. Steenburgen played the love of Melvinâ??s life, Linda, in an overrated and inconsistent portrayal of a woman who knows a better life is beyond Melvin, but canâ??t help to be attracted to his hope and optimism.
The film leaves you wanting to know more about Hughesâ?? inheritance - I would have preferred to watch a documentary rather than this based-on-true-events feature.
This review of Melvin and Howard (1980) was written by Bob S on 17 Aug 2010.
Melvin and Howard has generally received positive reviews.
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