Review of The Grapes of Wrath (1940) by Harry T — 07 Apr 2011
Top notch in my books. Not only did Ford capture Steinbeck's sense of smoldering outrage, he truly portrayed sympathetic, outcast characters in a way that left me heartbroken at times.
Seamless transitions (to my eye) between sets and outdoors, gorgeous use of shadows and lighting. I could taste the grit. The film is about as high quality as one could expect.
Unlike East of Eden, where I found the acting silly and melodramatic -- almost a farce of the book, Fonda allowed for a sense of realism (at least by 1940's standards) and a clear sense of journey that revealed the bonds of family, and its stresses.
Great, great film.
This review of The Grapes of Wrath (1940) was written by Harry T on 07 Apr 2011.
The Grapes of Wrath has generally received very positive reviews.
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