Review of The Crucible (1996) by Jamie T — 27 Jan 2010
Being a New Englander, I can't help that this movie really hits home. The story based on the infamous Salem Witch Hunts/Trials which will always be a dark chapter in the New England history and the allegory of McCarthyism in the 50's which will also be a dark chapter in US history.
Out of the two Arthur Miller's most famous plays, The Death of a Salesman and The Crucible, I love the later better. The story and characterizations are more mature and more down to earth. As my review of another Daniel Day Lewis' movie, this is a Tragedy, an almost forgotten genre in Hollywood, and true Tragedy is so hard to swallow especially since we all are so get used to the sugarcoated ones.
What makes a story become a Classic? Here's one, no matter what year or era when you read/see the story, it rings true. The Crucible is one of the Classics and this film adaptation is great. The theme of Mass Paranoia and Mass Hysteria are showed best in this movie, and most importantly how can they affect any individual.
This review of The Crucible (1996) was written by Jamie T on 27 Jan 2010.
The Crucible has generally received positive reviews.
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