Review of Rebel Without a Cause (1955) by Geoff Andrew for Time Out — 26 Jul 2005
What makes the film so powerful is both the sympathy it extends towards all the characters (including the seemingly callous parents) and the precise expressionism of Ray's direction. His use of light, space and motion is continually at the service of the characters' emotions, while the trio that Dean, Wood and Mineo form as a refuge from society is explicitly depicted as an 'alternative family'.
Still the best of the youth movies.
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This review of Rebel Without a Cause (1955) was written by Geoff Andrew and published by Time Out on 26 Jul 2005.
Rebel Without a Cause has generally received very positive reviews.
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