Review of Way Down East (1920) by Benoît R — 28 Feb 2010
A little slow and definitely melodramatic, but saved from being soap opera fodder thanks to a a solid plot and the subtle, emotional performance of the great Lilian Gish and company. A very simple plot that unravels nicely.
What can I say? I'm a girl, I laughed, I cried, I cheered for the poor battered Anna. If you can sit out the tentative begining of this 2 hour+ film, stick around for the end, as it's pure movie magic.
This review of Way Down East (1920) was written by Benoît R on 28 Feb 2010.
Way Down East has generally received positive reviews.
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