Review of The Long, Hot Summer (1958) by Tim S — 25 Sep 2009
OK film that is brought to another level by it's extremely talented cast. First, you have Paul Newman who is his usual, cool self. Then there is the added bonus of watching Orson Welles chewing scenery and having a ball in a way over the top performance.
Not to mention the beautiful Joanne Woodward and Lee Remick (she was gorgeous) to look at and also Angela Lansbury is a small, but fitting role. The problems I had with the film is that the father (Welles) and son (a good Anthony Franciosa) who hate each other make up way too quickly and for the dumbest reason of all time.
It also drags during the middle ensuring to pop every Southern stereotype wherever it can. It's like Cat on a Hot Tin Roof light. On the shots that weren't shot on a soundstage (surprising how many of there were with terrible backdrops), it looks gorgeous.
This review of The Long, Hot Summer (1958) was written by Tim S on 25 Sep 2009.
The Long, Hot Summer has generally received very positive reviews.
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