Review of Some Came Running (1958) by Matt S — 06 Apr 2010
"The only time you talk nice to me is when you're loaded." "Let's get loaded!".
This was Vincente Minnelli's 3rd film released in 1958 and arguably the best of his career. Here, in glorious Cinemascope, Sinatra and Dean Martin are paired together on screen for the first time. The melodrama is typically late '50's, as is the sexism.
The film remains a deliberate examination of small-town hypocrisy wherein everybody is leading double lives and working hard to keep up appearances. The drama gives way to straight-up thriller in the final reel, which is a lavish visual feast where Minnelli's style finally caught up with the script's substance.
This review of Some Came Running (1958) was written by Matt S on 06 Apr 2010.
Some Came Running has generally received positive reviews.
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