Review of The Last Picture Show (1971) by Megan S — 18 Sep 2008

I was blown away by the film honestly. The cinematography was well above and beyond its time, the black and white made it atmospheric and moody. Mournful and graceful , the film's tragic characters in this dying town portray a certain sense of morality and a lackluster future.

After I watched it I immediately had to put in something happier to keep me from slitting my wrists. Jeff Bridges is superb and really draws you in. There was so much symbolism and metaphors throughout the film that you felt as if it were some sad Allen Ginsberg type of epic poem.

Everyone simply exists with no rhyme or reason in the best way that they can, they get the best they can get out of Anarene and so much of it is bleak and unforgiving. Truly a classic film that is one of the most beautiful films i've ever seen.

Just that warning about the ending, you'll feel terrible.