Review of The Grapes of Wrath (1940) by Tim S — 04 Mar 2009
My fucking que has been on fire as of late with some classic films. John Ford's masterpiece is just as effective today (especially today) as it ever was. Henry Fonda is amazing as Tom Joad (now I know what that Springsteen song was about) and Jane Darwell as Ma Joad is the trademark mother and she plays it perfectly.
I am a big fan of John Stienbeck and thought the movie portrayed everything that was great about the book (of course some things are going to be lost, but you remember the size of that book). Again, I also think the cinematography was one of the main reasons I enjoyed this film so much.
It really pulled me into the story that much more. Sorry that I have not experienced this movie sooner.
This review of The Grapes of Wrath (1940) was written by Tim S on 04 Mar 2009.
The Grapes of Wrath has generally received very positive reviews.
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