Review of The Sun Also Rises (1957) by Tim N — 07 Aug 2008
Terrible adaptation of Hemingway's classic "lost generation" novel. Never once was I drawn into the picture. It was not the 1920's but 1950's that was portrayed. Completely lost the point of Hemingway's novel.
.they even included a dorky, crosseyed matador. The one aspect I thought they would be able to maintain from the book. From beautiful and compelling to a dreadful bore. The only highlight was Flynn, who showed the best acting in one movement than the entire cast throughout the film.
I highly recommend just rereading the book. Best "bad scene" from the movie...they are driving in a 1920's car and in the rear window the cars following them are obviously not from that era.
It is even more irratating to see scenes ripped off from the pages of "A Farewell to Arms". Jake's injury is not hinted at...we are wacked with a sledge hammer. He is IMPOTANT. Oh, and a modern reader should be a fan of the "lost generation".
..after all, it is a sad mirror to today's disinfancized youth. Maybe a modern version would be titled "Under the Same Redundant Sun".
This review of The Sun Also Rises (1957) was written by Tim N on 07 Aug 2008.
The Sun Also Rises has generally received mixed reviews.
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