Review of Splendor in the Grass (1961) by Thomas P — 24 Jun 2016
Thoughtful and emotionally moving. A very satisfying experience.
A must-see flick.
Powerful and shockingly revealing treatment of teen sexuality, repression, and especially mental illness. It even exposes the American Dream with its underside of false hopes, crushing expectations, and the weird demands overly ambiguous parents put on their children bc of societal norms.
If you are willing to follow everything despite the Technicolor flourishes and the sometimes overwrought emotions, this is a surprisingly satisfying story.
There is a thoughtful, naturalistic element to the acting here, and it speaks volumes to the craft of acting, and it rings true.
5 out of 5.
This review of Splendor in the Grass (1961) was written by Thomas P on 24 Jun 2016.
Splendor in the Grass has generally received very positive reviews.
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