Review of The Best Years of Our Lives (1946) by Eric Henderson for Slant Magazine — 26 Jun 1972
If The Best Years of Our Lives emerges as a more contemporary-seeing film than almost anything else to which its ingredients could compare, it’s because of how it wrestles with the burden of patriotism.
The nation’s problems are right there in plain sight, just as clear as cinematographer Gregg Toland’s typically precise deep-focus shots.
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This review of The Best Years of Our Lives (1946) was written by Eric Henderson and published by Slant Magazine on 26 Jun 1972.
The Best Years of Our Lives has generally received very positive reviews.
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