Review of Paris Blues (1961) by Kevin R — 08 Jun 2013
No one on this Earth is going to be as right for you as I was.
Ram Bowen and Eddie Cook are American musicians in Paris, France. They love their simple life of playing music and banging chicks. One day they encounter two American girls and they fall in love. The girls want Ram and Eddie to settle down, return to America, and have a family. Can Eddie and Ram change their lifestyle that much for love?
"I like to walk, and I like the way you walk, and Paris is a beautiful city to walk in.".
Martin Ritt, director of Hud, The Spy Who Came in From the Cold, Norma Rae, Hombre, Nuts, Stanley & Iris, The Outrage, and No Down Payment, delivers Paris Blues. The storyline for this picture is very interesting. I adored the unpredictable nature of the characters and the ultimate outcome was definitely unique. The acting was awesome and the cast includes Paul Newman, Sidney Poitier, Diahann Carroll, Joanne Woodward, and Louis Armstrong.
"You like the life you live it!".
I am a huge Paul Newman fan so I decided to DVR this picture off Turner Classic Movies (TCM). I was surprised this film has historically received such poor reviews. This actually reminded me a little of Bar Fly. This is an underrated Paul Newman film as he delivers an amazing performance that is definitely a must see. I strongly recommend seeing this picture.
"Call the game on account of complications.".
Grade: B+/A- (8.5).
This review of Paris Blues (1961) was written by Kevin R on 08 Jun 2013.
Paris Blues has generally received positive reviews.
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