Review of The Man with the Golden Arm (1955) by Matt S — 16 Sep 2008

I heard that this is was the first movie ever to tackle drug addiction. For a first timer and for the time it came out, I was really impressed. Most of all, I was so impressed by Frank Sinatra's performance that I found some scenes hard to watch. He was so believable as a drug addict and now I can say that he wasn't only one of the best musicians ever but the man can act. He was also impressive in The Manchurian Candidate, which is the only other movie I have seen him in.

I definitely want to check out more movies with Frank Sinatra because he really impressed me. The movie isn't flawless because it may drag in some parts although I personally had no problem with the timing at all.

Kim Novak was also very good, Eleanor Parker on the other hand will definitely annoy anyone but she did her part well. I thought the relationship between her and Sinatra and how Sinatra reacted at the end kind of say it all.

How did Sinatra not win an Oscar for this? I need to find out.