Review of The Crowd (1928) by Manny C — 22 Sep 2009
Vidor definitely pulls off some great shots, making excellent use of space and perspective, and utilizing a few techniques that were ahead of their time. Other than that, however, it's just a simplistic, unsurprising tale of a schlub trying to make it in the big city.
The schlub is not a particularly likeable guy, either. He's whiny and impulsive and kind of a jerk. The film is moving, but only on the most basic level. There are a couple of poetic moments, but that's it.
This review of The Crowd (1928) was written by Manny C on 22 Sep 2009.
The Crowd has generally received very positive reviews.
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