Review of Mildred Pierce (1945) by Dave H — 14 Aug 2014
This is basically a poor-little-rich-girl soap opera, sitting in a (probably unneccessary) murder mystery frame, but why carp when it is filmed as lushly (some definite noir stuff) and especially performed as charismatically as this.
It's dated as hell in its sexist politics (not dated enough, frankly), but that arguably adds to the interest. It might appear to be a female empowerment yarn, but what the film also becomes is a cautionary tale on the dangers of spoiling children.
None of the characters (beyond the brilliant Eve Arden) are particularly endearing, but Crawford's sensational, iconic performance as the title character means once you're hooked, you won't let go.
This review of Mildred Pierce (1945) was written by Dave H on 14 Aug 2014.
Mildred Pierce has generally received very positive reviews.
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