Review of Wild River (1960) by David S — 22 Aug 2009
Nicely made Kazan drama about various forms of stubbornness--the main example being the grandmother unwilling to leave the land that will flood when the TVA's dam is complete. But this theme is also explored by the relationship between Clift and Remick, as well as the townspeople's refusal to reconsider their racist attitudes.
The film would have been better, I think, if the connection would have been a little more overt about the further connection to the power of the river (and it taking a dam to stop what it, by its nature, is prone to do).
This review of Wild River (1960) was written by David S on 22 Aug 2009.
Wild River has generally received very positive reviews.
Was this review helpful?
Yes
No
