Review of Sunset Boulevard (1950) by John D — 28 May 2013
A satirical conflict between the two eras of cinema, an observation of the best & worst the film industry has in store for everyone, & a remarkable study of one of the most idiosyncratic movie characters you'll ever see, Billy Wilder's Sunset Boulevard is a tribute as well as a criticism of Hollywood industry.
Starring Gloria Swanson in a career defining role of Norma Desmond, a silent queen whose stardom vanished ages ago but remains alive in her delusional mind & William Holden as Joe Gillis, a struggling writer narrating us the tale of his demise & how it's connected with Norma.
Nicely directed & brilliantly written with many moments of sadness & wit glued together, Sunset Boulevard is a highly entertaining movie about Hollywood that culminates to much more tragic finish than expected.
This review of Sunset Boulevard (1950) was written by John D on 28 May 2013.
Sunset Boulevard has generally received very positive reviews.
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