Review of The Misfits (1961) by John D — 28 Feb 2009

Your favorite stars, over-the-hill and nearing death. Depressing.

This review of The Misfits (1961) was written by John D on 28 Feb 2009.

The Misfits has generally received positive reviews.

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The Misfits is a film directed by John Huston and starring the likes of Clark Gable, Marilyn Monroe, Monty Clift, Thelma Ritter, and Eli Wallach…

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By Dave J (1,987) on 22 Apr 2013

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By Jonas Mekas (2) for Village Voice (8,525) on 15 Jan 2013

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The Misfits' bears admirably well its name - being odd, it doesn't fit with anything that could have been expected, and like the unfitting…

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By Julie K (348) on 23 May 2015

Marilyn Monroe Is great - Gable and Clift are so, so. Movie drags along to the extent that I almost gave up on it. Thankfully, it did finish strong…

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By Alex R (2,581) on 11 Jan 2013

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By Matt C (2,668) on 23 Sep 2015

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By Peter Bradshaw (3,667) for Guardian (4,584) on 10 Jun 2015

For me, the film is itself a bit of misfit, full of big stagey speeches, contrived moments and some overemphatic performances, but opened out…

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