Review of Reflections in a Golden Eye (1967) by Christopher S — 15 Jun 2009
Ultimately, this movie doesn't accomplish what it should accomplish. This is partially because it was constrained by censorship, but also because there are a lot of mistakes in the writing and direction.
John Huston layers the whole movie in a warm golden glow, which is an intelligent and compelling choice, but he doesn't provide the subject matter with the same distinction as the aesthetic element.
Elizabeth Taylor does surprisingly mediocre work in the lead, but Marlon Brando fans should make a point of seeing this. As an army Major repressing his own homosexuality, he does some of his bravest and most visceral acting in this film.
His performance is without fault, but the same cannot be said for the movie itself. It's a blurry, sometimes haphazard venture, but it's worth a look for Brando.
This review of Reflections in a Golden Eye (1967) was written by Christopher S on 15 Jun 2009.
Reflections in a Golden Eye has generally received positive reviews.
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