Review of Splendor in the Grass (1961) by Martin T — 19 Oct 2009
A bit corny and a trifle dated, but mostly moving and surprisingly racy melodrama about young love and sexual repression. I had very low expectations for this film, but found it had a very Sirkian quality.
Kazan doesn't have Sirk's eye for color or composition, but he handles the drama very well, keeps the pace moving, and tackles some controversial and slightly subversive subject matter. Warren Beatty, in his first film, manages to avoid being pigeonholed as a James Dean knockoff.
This review of Splendor in the Grass (1961) was written by Martin T on 19 Oct 2009.
Splendor in the Grass has generally received very positive reviews.
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