Review of The Big Street (1942) by Jez M — 20 Jul 2013

Some good dramatic performances, but the whole tale is thoroughly cynical and dispiriting.

This review of The Big Street (1942) was written by Jez M on 20 Jul 2013.

The Big Street has generally received mixed reviews.

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Good performances, Hard to get use to. (First Impression). 2nd viewing, didn't think it was as cheesy as the 1st. Lucy is great. Enjoyed it even more…

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Ball, who was born for the parts Ginger Rogers sweats over, tackles her emotional role as if it were sirloin and she didn't care who was looking…

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Sensational movie, I'm a HUGE Lucy fan and this is some of her best work its a shame that they took out a major dancing scene from the movie…

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Sensational movie, I'm a HUGE Lucy fan and this is some of her best work its a shame that they took out a major dancing scene from the movie…

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