Review of They Shoot Horses, Don't They? (1969) by Janz D — 17 Oct 2009
Easily the darkest film Pollack ever made. It's funny how he started off with a dark film and the rest of his career is good,but full of fluff films. Great performances all around with perfect casting.
Every actor is realistic and their is not one person who feels out of place or gives anything but their best effort.Gig Young won a much deserved Oscar as the MC and he does stand out,but he does get a lot of help.
Great story about endurance and desperation during a marathon dance contest during the Great Depression. The only flaw of the film is the flash forwards throughout the entire movie that just give away too much information.
Strange and surprising ending that leaves the viewer exhausted and never wanting to enter a dance contest.
This review of They Shoot Horses, Don't They? (1969) was written by Janz D on 17 Oct 2009.
They Shoot Horses, Don't They? has generally received very positive reviews.
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