Review of Sweet Smell of Success (1957) by Zachary D — 11 Jul 2008
The title of this film is the complete irony of it. tony curtis was brilliant as sidney falco... and burt lancaster helped him along. usually I find lancaster a tad annoying but he did his one dimensional role here pretty well.
it's sidney (curtis) that is the interesting party here. he's the PR from hell who's having doubts about his way of life. can he continue blindy hurting people? or will the trouble he causes for J.
J. as his yes man eventually get him into trouble with his conscence and the people who surround him? one of the best oldies i've seen along with the apartment. the dialogue is masterly. success or downfall? well done alexander mackendrick whoever ya be.
This review of Sweet Smell of Success (1957) was written by Zachary D on 11 Jul 2008.
Sweet Smell of Success has generally received very positive reviews.
Was this review helpful?
