Review of The Blue Lagoon (1980) by Jack Kroll for Newsweek — 19 Jun 1995
The pretty-pretty visual style is evidence of a close study of Days of Heaven, as well as a complete misunderstanding of it. With Leo McKern and William Daniels; photographed by Nestor Almendros, forced into garish effects far below the level of his talent.
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This review of The Blue Lagoon (1980) was written by Jack Kroll and published by Newsweek on 19 Jun 1995.
The Blue Lagoon has generally received mixed reviews.
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