Review of Sunset Boulevard (1950) by Kev R — 11 Feb 2010

I liked it quite a lot, but it wasnt until around the 50th minute mark that I realized I was approaching the film the wrong way, and it wasn't until then that I started to really like it. I was expecting a crime film-noir, or at least a movie with a chunky element of crime involved.

But that's not it, the movie isnt about the murder, it's REALLY about Hollywood and the people who live in it. When I saw Cecil B. DeMile's name in the credits in the beginning, I thought it was only going to be a small cameo for him.

As it turns out, while his role as himself isnt a whole lot, it's far from small and insignificant. I might not know a lot about the classic Hollywood period, but this film feels authentic. I will stop just short of calling this a great film, but time and repeat viewings might change that.