Review of Reflections in a Golden Eye (1967) by Marilee A — 14 Mar 2014
Bravo to Brando for playing a Homosexual (Although Closeted & Married)Major before it was popular.Although it was subtle because of the confines in censorship of the times, it does a great job showing the Agony, Repression, & Conflicts that are still timely today.
Elizabeth Taylor beautifully embodies the Has Been Socialite, Sex Depraved Wife of a Gay Army Major who must keep up appearances. She has her Horses, & a Lover, to fill the Void.They have a Love/Hate relationship, but when push comes to shove, they oddly care for one another.
Robert Forster plays Pvt.Williams that goes from Stable boy, to Stalker of Leonora Penderton(Taylor), & likes to ride Bare Naked & Bare Back, which adds some spice & symbolism to the story.
Sub~stories include Julie Harris as the Mentally Ill Wife of Taylors Lover,Col.Morris Langdon(Brian Keith), & her oddly inappropriate relationship with their Flamingly Gay House Boy.The Film is Sadly Poetic, with a very unsatisfying ending, but it stays with you.
Brando & Taylor gave Oscar Worthy performances, not easily forgotten.Disturbingly Lovely in an Odd Way.
This review of Reflections in a Golden Eye (1967) was written by Marilee A on 14 Mar 2014.
Reflections in a Golden Eye has generally received positive reviews.
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