Review of The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz (1974) by Stephen E — 17 Jul 2013
Considered one of the greats of Canadian cinema, "The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz" is a modest effort from director Ted Kotcheff that details the rise and fall of a young Jewish kid whose aspirations and greed end up cutting him off from his friends and family.
One of the reasons why "The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz" is so successful is because of how it remains indifferent to the actions of its titular character, never showing him in a negative light even when it's clear that what he's doing isn't exactly morally sound.
The performances are all brilliant, especially from Richard Dreyfuss, Jack Warden, Barry Pascal and Denhom Elliot, and overall, the film is an exceptional tale of how greed can fulfill one's dreams while simultaneously destroying everything else in their lives.
This review of The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz (1974) was written by Stephen E on 17 Jul 2013.
The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz has generally received positive reviews.
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