Review of Weddings and Babies (1960) by Mara B — 29 Jun 2008
A heartfelt and honest film about a man of 35 years unwilling to commit to marriage and having children with his long-term girlfriend. It is an episodic meditation on the weight of a relationship, no matter how good it all seems, and how one can try to disrupt any sense of harmony for the inherent urge of remaining alone.
The photography of Little Italy is wonderfully shot (Engel sure knew how to shoot his city), and the subplot of the photographer's mother roaming the city without a home are somber and true. John Myhers was miscast in the lead role.
He mugs it up too often, but nonetheless he still provides effect, especially during the climax in the cemetery.
This review of Weddings and Babies (1960) was written by Mara B on 29 Jun 2008.
Weddings and Babies has generally received mixed reviews.
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