Review of Mogambo (1953) by Steve S — 11 Aug 2009

A direct remake of "Red Dust", only with a difference in the location, job title, and age of Clark Gable. I found it interesting to see the African culture in this film, and the animal footage, but I didn't enjoy the remake otherwise.

I couldn't dig Ava Gardner's performance at all. She didn't seem to fit the character, especially after just having watched the original one played out by Jean Harlow. And I didn't believe the passion between Grace Kelly and Clark Gable.

Clark Gable tried, but for me- Grace Kelly's peformance fell flat. I also felt that the dialogue was a tad bit awkward in some places in this film. Was it re-written? Or did I really just ignore the dialogue in the original? I am sure there were some parts that were revised, and to me.

.. it didn't run smoothe. Points for the incredible photography of landscape, African culture, and animals in this film- but not for much else.