Review of Rebel Without a Cause (1955) by Matt M — 31 Oct 2013
Rebel Without a Cause still stands out as the ultimate Americn teenage angst film, not least of all because of the casting of James Dean, starrinng here in the movie that consacrated him a legend and an icon.
The story focuses on a new kid in school and in a new town, an alienated teenage anti-hero, outcast and looking for his true identity. This film brings glamour and heavy sexualised undertones without slipping into tasteless exploitation, but also a psychologic depth, intense character study and intelligent structures where a lot of subplots can be read between the lines.
Natalie Wood and Sal Mineo, for instance, are memorable in a film that is still one of the most effective of the genre, and along with Dean create a much discussed about surrogate family or soft spoken romantic triangle.
This review of Rebel Without a Cause (1955) was written by Matt M on 31 Oct 2013.
Rebel Without a Cause has generally received very positive reviews.
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