Review of The Robe (1953) by Adrian B — 11 Mar 2012
The fact that this movie was the first to be released in widescreen Cinemascope (which I have seen in subsequent films with the side cuts off by the television set) does not help it from overcoming its damaging weaknesses.
Two different people meet (Richard Burton and Victor Mature) meet in Ancient Rome. One has a girl (Jean Simmons). As one can see, my interest with this film was lost by the twenty-five minute point. Incredibly boring, to say the least.
All it is a bunch a yakking between characters and overacting among all the cast members. Not even the costumes, score, or set pieces can save this annoyance from its aging process. I will note, though, that one child named David, who has black, curly hair, is played by an un-credited Harry Shearer (who is most famous for "This is Spinal Tap" and various characters from the television series "The Simpsons.
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This review of The Robe (1953) was written by Adrian B on 11 Mar 2012.
The Robe has generally received positive reviews.
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