Review of The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1939) by Bheema D — 04 Aug 2014
This version of the Victor Hugo story, among the most famous three, is the most classical. It doesn't possess the horror film style of the Chaney version, and it doesn't possess as intensely bombastic and theatrical elements as the Disney incarnation.
But, it still possess the over the top acting and music. So it may not appeal to some. But also of the three, it contains the most true telling of the original novel. And, more importantly, this is how Quasimodo should be portrayed.
Neither a graphic monster nor a whitewashed Hollywood protagonist. Instead, he is presented as a disfigured retard. This makes him the most understandable, and gives this portrayal the most depth, though I love Chaney's version.
Really, that's what this movie comes down to. Though overtly 30s Hollywood, it also has the most to think about of the big three hunchbacks. Check it out.
This review of The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1939) was written by Bheema D on 04 Aug 2014.
The Hunchback of Notre Dame has generally received very positive reviews.
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