Review of The Loved One (1965) by David H — 04 Aug 2009
"The Loved One": A prime choice for a dedicated remake. This film should be remade on an epic scale by a filmaker with the talent [and money] to realize it's full potential (Tim Burton ?).
Someone with a lot of influence in Hollywood tried to make Robert Morse into viable screen success, but the camera and the filmgoer said No! With today's digital effects, just imagine the "Whispering Glades" that could be created.
In the 1960's mainstream filmakers where still dipping their toes into social waters and deciding perhasp the water's too cold. Today, anything goes. There are traces of brilliance to observe in this film but the overall result lacks polish and expertise.
The actors' voices seemed to have been dubbed in post-production. The ad campaign came off as an apology. One could go on and on panning the shortcomings of what could have been a comedy masterpiece.
Remake this film...remake this film the way it's potential promises!
This review of The Loved One (1965) was written by David H on 04 Aug 2009.
The Loved One has generally received positive reviews.
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