Review of They Shoot Horses, Don't They? (1969) by Tim S — 12 Aug 2009
This movie was not what I expected at all. I was floored by how good it was. The entire film is a brilliant satire of the American way through the eyes of these participants in this Depression era dance contest.
The lengths and the degradation that these people go through for money is still as effective today. Makes me think that this film was probably ahead of it's time, but it was on the cusp of that golden age of the seventies and introduced the world to Sydney Pollack (also gave me a lot of respect for him), so it was fascinating to watch.
Jane Fonda is gorgeous and Red Buttons is brilliant, but my favorite couple was Bonnie Bedelia (Holly McClane) and Bruce Dern. There was a couple of problems I had with a couple of things and the ending some might think is over the top, but I thought it was great.
Nice Surprise.
This review of They Shoot Horses, Don't They? (1969) was written by Tim S on 12 Aug 2009.
They Shoot Horses, Don't They? has generally received very positive reviews.
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