Review of Roman Holiday (1953) by Jack G — 10 May 2015
A young Audrey Hepburn brings some much needed magic to this otherwise embarrassing 50s romcom, which plays like an Ed Wood picture on pixie dust.
Shots have a tendency to hold for at least twice as long as they should, Gregory Peck plays like he's been through an emotion extraction machine and direlogue is delivered with great contemplation by fumbling actors, rightfully dubious of the quality of their script. Monochrome Roman piazzas and Hepburn's glittering glare are literally the film's only redeeming features.
Scandalously overrated tat that somehow managed to snag three Oscars; including one for Best Writing.
This review of Roman Holiday (1953) was written by Jack G on 10 May 2015.
Roman Holiday has generally received very positive reviews.
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