Review of The Bonfire of the Vanities (1990) by Inta K — 29 Mar 2010
In no way is it the disaster that most people claim it to be. In fact, itâ??s actually a very well done criticism of the 80s yuppie lifestyle as well as racism, sex and politics. You have to feel sorrow for Tom Hanksâ?? Sherman McCoy, who accidentally gets himself into the biggest scandal of the time.
While he might be prejudiced, in no way does he deserve to be put through all the anguish that he is subjected to. I love the idea of the Jewish District Attorney trying to win the minority vote by charging an innocent man as well as his assistant who has no shame in getting all the false evidence he can gather.
Melanie Griffith was amazing as an incredibly over the top seductress and Bruce Willis plays a great drunk. Brian De Palma does a great job creating a captivating set of shots that are both original and fun to watch.
This review of The Bonfire of the Vanities (1990) was written by Inta K on 29 Mar 2010.
The Bonfire of the Vanities has generally received negative reviews.
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