Review of The Petrified Forest (1936) by Nick G — 07 Apr 2009
It was filmed and directed like a play... a nice touch considering its origins.
What really makes this film enjoyable is the casting. Bogart's rugged and tempestuous nature as the crook Duke Mantee is a performance well executed.
Howard, ever the conversationalist in this film, is smooth and at times dashing as the artist who sacrifices himself for a greater love, a greater beauty than he has ever known.
I was actually shocked to see Bette Davis in such an innocent and genuinely youthful role. The passion she expresses and has for Howard- all surrounding that Villon poem- rolls off her like sand; a lighter dose of Davis well done.
This review of The Petrified Forest (1936) was written by Nick G on 07 Apr 2009.
The Petrified Forest has generally received very positive reviews.
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