Review of Rocco and His Brothers (1960) by Joe L — 03 Oct 2010
This period in film features some of the most harrowing rape scenes ever depicted. between this, 'the virgin spring,' and 'viridiana,' i'm seriously worried about the global psyche of the early 1960's.
'rocco' is about an extended italian family of 4 brothers attempting to survive in the big city. each brother is given a vignette detailing his struggle, as the larger plot centers around pretty-boy (all the brothers are pretty, really) and reluctant hero rocco's rise to fame as a boxer determined to raise money necessary to dig his family out of both debt and dishonor.
it's a melodramatic riff on 'on the waterfront' that nearly spirals out of control but is held in check by luchino visconti's direction, a master of epic melodrama.
This review of Rocco and His Brothers (1960) was written by Joe L on 03 Oct 2010.
Rocco and His Brothers has generally received very positive reviews.
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