Review of Strange Cargo (1940) by Jason R — 10 Oct 2009
This movie suffers from an identity crisis since it wants to be an adventure movie as well as a film that carries a spiritual meaning. This spiritual message is embodied by the character of 'Cambreau', who seems a bit out of place and even laughable sometimes.
This makes for an ending which exclamates the lesson about a sinner who gets enlightened and chooses for his atonement out of free will. The ending offers a strange contrast from the beginning since the punishement now only seems like a walk in the park according to Gable's behaviour.
As a viewer you ask yourself 'why the hell did he have to go through all of those ordeals for', but I guess that's where the christian message comes around the corner once again.
This review of Strange Cargo (1940) was written by Jason R on 10 Oct 2009.
Strange Cargo has generally received positive reviews.
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