Review of Ninotchka (1939) by Simon D — 01 Nov 2015
Now, here you have a perfect example of one of those films which all the critics consider a classic comedy but you have to ask yourself, how would this be rated if it were released in modern times. I can tell you I reckon it would be under consideration for a golden raspberry.
I reckon this was a memorable film in the career of an actress who obviously was a golden girl of her time, I presume because she was a pin-up girl and not much more. Admitadely, this is the first Garbo film I've seen so my opinion my be a bit premature but I just couldn't see why this film is in the lists of the greatest classic films ever.
It's a stupid love story with some ridiculous coincidences and the way that she changes from a hard-faced Russian diplomat to a fancy-free lovestruck pussycat was lazy filmmaking.
This review of Ninotchka (1939) was written by Simon D on 01 Nov 2015.
Ninotchka has generally received very positive reviews.
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