Review of Picnic (1955) by Autumn M — 19 Apr 2018

Although William Holden is actually too old for the part he is playing (which is why he was reluctant to do the film) his performance as the underdog with only his looks and athletic prowess going for him works well in this film.

Great performances, especially by Rosalind Russell, who sinks her claws into Holden both figuratively and physically. I adored the actual picnic scenes that gave the movie some comedy and a real hometown feeling - left me longing to have a small town picnic after watching.

The music is what really steals the movie, the scene of Holden and Novak dancing together to "Moonglow" is mesmerizing. I could watch that scene over and over.