Review of Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? (1966) by Simon H — 06 Jun 2014

Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf is a 2 hour film of solid dialogue between two married couples. An interesting idea that if put with the wrong film would make it hard work to finish, However, what Virginia Woolf has is a well written and acted script that is entertaining to witness until the end. Played to perfection by the four cast members, including Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton, you can't help but feel like you are watching the actions of two actual drunk couples. Some of the one liners involved within their chemistry makes you physically laugh aloud forcing you to pay attention as they come out of no where. Just as the scene quietens downs, it doesn't take long for one character to throw a line towards another to get the characters and the viewers alert.

The story may not have any form of dramatic conclusion or heavy narrative, but the 2 hours are well spent if it means witnessing the arguments and remarks between an unhappy couple and their new 'friends'.