Review of Some Came Running (1958) by Davey M — 11 Oct 2011

A magnificently constructed melodrama with the depth and scope of a novel. Beautiful stuff.

This review of Some Came Running (1958) was written by Davey M on 11 Oct 2011.

Some Came Running has generally received positive reviews.

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Good movie until the last 10 minutes or so. seems like they didn't know how to end it...like David not knowing how to end his book…

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By James H (4,675) on 03 Feb 2010

Very interesting drama, great performance by Shirley MacLaine. TCM has a very interesting behind the scenes special on this movie…

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By Jeremy S (1,980) on 16 Apr 2010

Sinatra's and Martin's first team up and I loved it. Not hard for Martin to play Alabama though…

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Great performances from people who clearly worked well together but the story lacked direction until it was too late…

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By John B (4,244) on 26 Mar 2014

Sinatra tried to replicate his success with From Here to Eternity but he doesn't have enough to work with here…

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Minnelli's greatest film. Another masterpiece viewed by this reviewer in awe at the BAM…

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