Review of The Grapes of Wrath (1940) by Michael G — 26 Nov 2009
The Grapes of Wrath is definitely a fantastic movie but also a daunting and rough watch. Henry Fonda yet again makes me want to kick my own ass for not becoming a fan of his sooner and John Ford's direction is magnificent.
But the real standout for me was Gregg Toland's cinematography. From the opening shot to the final image this film is a visual work of art. Visual feast aside, I don't know if I can take a viewing of this more than once every 5 years (the scene with the kids begging for food alone was murder) but its absolutely worth your time if you haven't seen it.
This review of The Grapes of Wrath (1940) was written by Michael G on 26 Nov 2009.
The Grapes of Wrath has generally received very positive reviews.
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