Review of Sunset Boulevard (1950) by Josh G — 01 Dec 2012
A darkly comedic film noir and a masterpiece by Billy WIlder. A tragic look at the effects of denial of one's current station in life. Probably the best movie ever made about Hollywood and undoubtedly one of the greatest movies ever made.
I love how the opening scene's narration changes point of view even though the narrator stays the same. That scene's opening shot of the curb that reads "Sunset Blvd," is also incredible.
Gloria Swanson's gloriously over-the-top performance as Norma Desmond stands as one of the best in the history of cinema. I love how close to reality this movie is. Gloria Swanson is a former silent film star playing a silent film star and Cecil B.
DeMille plays himself in a movie all about the stark realities of a glamorous, yet hard business.
This review of Sunset Boulevard (1950) was written by Josh G on 01 Dec 2012.
Sunset Boulevard has generally received very positive reviews.
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