Review of The Grapes of Wrath (1940) by Jonathan P — 13 Jul 2013
The "I'll be there" monologue near the end is awesome. Very inspiring after seeing the whole of the movie. The cast is stellar! I love the book too. Carradine's character of Casy, the ex-preacher, isn't developed quite as much as in the book, but on repeat viewing his portrayal still contains many hidden layers.
Henry Fonda's Tom Joad is also a favorite character. He killed a man and returns to his family from the pen just as they start their journey to California. He's quiet and just trying to figure out the world, sort out his life and his place in it.
Of course, Jane Darwell as Ma Joad gives a strong performance too that is worthy of the Oscar she won. John Ford and master cinematographer Gregg Toland compose a realistic and lyric picture.
This review of The Grapes of Wrath (1940) was written by Jonathan P on 13 Jul 2013.
The Grapes of Wrath has generally received very positive reviews.
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