Review of Sunset Boulevard (1950) by Spencer S — 06 Dec 2010
One of the most intellectually beautiful films made (especially about Hollywood), Wilder captured the spirited decline in the value of silent picture stars, Hollywood's obsession with youth and bravado, and an early look at the relationship between a benefactress and her kept man, so diluted down from a simple vain creature and her employee, and into a puppet and its master.
The lithe performance of Holden, so amazingly sly in his machismo, and Swanson mirroring herself and an image of extravagance and greed, were not only complimentary but made into a power struggle that kept a gasp at arm's length.
Truly a masterpiece of epic proportions.
This review of Sunset Boulevard (1950) was written by Spencer S on 06 Dec 2010.
Sunset Boulevard has generally received very positive reviews.
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