Review of The Tarnished Angels (1957) by Courtney S — 21 May 2008
The Tarnished Angels - Lost souls seek to sell the American capitalistic adverture in several forms, those in early flight and those in the 'free' press. Everybody in this films wears their masks to get through the day all the while holding up some ideal vision which becomes an ever fading mirage.
This is the masterpiece Tarnished Angels. The camera charts the dymantic the four central characters create. Embodied masterfully by Rock Hudson(in purhaps in best performance), Robert Stack, Dorathy Malone and Jack Carson.
They have long formed their figurative barriers in the roles they perform for the crowd and in the end it kills the one they love the most. One woman finds escape from a destructive legacy which has nearly destroyed everything for her.
I so love Sirk: Melodrama at it's finest.
This review of The Tarnished Angels (1957) was written by Courtney S on 21 May 2008.
The Tarnished Angels has generally received positive reviews.
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