Review of The Grapes of Wrath (1940) by Jim R — 01 Jun 2007
This is absolutely one of the most beautifully poignant social criticisms ever brought to the screen. It is a very rare film in that it does not try to add or change anything to an already magnificent story.
Cinematographer Gregg Toland is perhaps the greatest cinematographer from the classical Hollywood period, and the beauty of his images in congruence with director John Ford?s masterfully elegant vision is nothing short of stunning.
At the time of it?s release it was perhaps the most magnificent black and white cinematography of any film ever made. Then there was Orson Welles? Citizen Kane, also filmed by Gregg Toland.
This review of The Grapes of Wrath (1940) was written by Jim R on 01 Jun 2007.
The Grapes of Wrath has generally received very positive reviews.
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