Review of The Snake Pit (1948) by Jessica S — 17 Oct 2015
Groundbreaking in its scope at the time, brilliant in its clarity, compassion and approach to a taboo and unspoken subject for the 1940s and 50s, this landmark film catapulted Olivia Dehavilland above her previous roles and gave a voice to the institutionalized and therefore voiceless.
It holds up well for the many things it offers, including having a sense of humor and overt kindness towards those with mental illness.
It's a classic film, and altho it's a subject done with much more sophistication and nuance in later movies, Snake Pit is the gold standard for it's time.
Enjoy it for all that it is.
5 Sweet Georgia Browns out of 5.
This review of The Snake Pit (1948) was written by Jessica S on 17 Oct 2015.
The Snake Pit has generally received very positive reviews.
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