Review of Suddenly Last Summer (2012) by John M — 18 Aug 2008

Before Katharine Hepburn locks Liz Taylor away in an asylum, she makes the grandest movie entrance of all time.

This review of Suddenly Last Summer (2012) was written by John M on 18 Aug 2008.

Suddenly Last Summer has generally received positive reviews.

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By Jeff B (2,998) on 09 Nov 2012

Quite some controversial subjects to tackle in 1959 and very well done. Quite progressive for its time…

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By Kyle B (1,653) on 23 Jul 2015

Some moments were too dramatic they were almost ridiculous but it's still an intense film. This is some AHS: Asylum material…

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By John P (2,089) on 06 Oct 2010

Incredibly disturbing even to this day with fantastic performances all-round. Hepburn and Taylor stand out although the pacing isn't quite as good…

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By Aj V (1,538) on 19 Nov 2010

This movie is based on a Tennessee Williams play, and is full of drama, intensity, tension, suspense, and sometimes a bit of confusion, but…

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By Anna L (514) on 28 Feb 2011

Well-acted, though I prefer the original play better…

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By Pat M (244) on 30 Jun 2018

Great acting by Taylor and Hepburn. The film bravely confronts cannibalism in 1959…

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By Grant S (1,780) on 20 Apr 2011

Over-rated. Reasonably interesting, but quite confusing. The plot seems drawn-out, yet empty, all at the same time…

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By Sausages M (143) on 18 May 2013

Look who wrote it! Look at that cast! This should be brilliant, but in the end it's silly, overwrought dreck…

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By Catherine N (84) on 27 Apr 2011

Liz Taylor and Katherine Hepburn tackle overripe roles in this Tennessee Williams play that thuds around the issues of homosexuality…

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By Thomas M (1,117) on 06 Dec 2012

Suddenly, Last Summer is a superb and terrifying film, that unfortunately seems to be a bit underrated…

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