Review of The Last Picture Show (1971) by Rod A — 12 Sep 2009
A searing capsule of human vulnerability, this film (although it is set in Texas in the early 50s) timelessly captures the raw emotion of people coming together and pulling apart. One wants to get caught up in the metaphors, but this film presents such palpable situations, it's so easy to lose one's self within the familiarity of all of these characters.
Yes, there's symbolism aplenty, but the performances of Cloris Leachman, Ben Johnson, and Ellen Burstyn are absolutely stunning because of their ability to evoke such nuanced people. Cybill Shepherd is so desirable yet we are able to see the box she's getting herself into.
Jeff Bridges displays his range in a most truthful way. All around, this is a great film.
This review of The Last Picture Show (1971) was written by Rod A on 12 Sep 2009.
The Last Picture Show has generally received very positive reviews.
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