Review of Mildred Pierce (1945) by Fagatron P — 21 Apr 2012

Melodrama with a twist of noir in the center. crawford is better than ever in her comeback performance.

This review of Mildred Pierce (1945) was written by Fagatron P on 21 Apr 2012.

Mildred Pierce has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Alex F (1,325) on 16 Dec 2014

Veda is one of the worst villains ever seen in Hollywood. Mildred Pierce looked to me like one of those B movies passing as a Film Noir…

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Noir's charm deepens the drama of this film and, we have a Joan Crawford - in excellent performance - playing the warrior Mildred and suffering…

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By Timothy B (254) on 07 Dec 2014

Classic Joan Crawford in this wonderful drama with perfect acting and a great story line. One of my favourite all time classics…

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I?m not sure if Mildred Pierce is intended to feel like a traditional murder mystery, but it definitely does not…

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By Kevin L (2,013) on 21 Oct 2012

It may appear as melodramatic, but Mildred Pierce thrives with a memorable performance by Crawford, skilled direction, and a wide scope of…

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By Steve G (1,301) on 10 May 2018

This is a classic and has an depth of a meaning and a hint of a spiritual message about a mother and daughter's life…

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By Film F (88) on 09 Jul 2013

Joan..A great carry-over star from the Silent Era…

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