Surprisingly, far from finding this movie boring, I felt drawn in by vastness of the scenery and the dreariness of it. I also felt the main characters anxiousness and desperation. The Turk and his "pep talk", although earnestly delivered and thought provoking, is the same kind of talk anyone who is contemplating suicide or is depressed gets from others. Sometimes, it can help heal, but other times, it is cruelly lacking in understanding of the depressed mind. Still, a very impactful movie.
A rather depressing, if not realistic, look at how life goes on even if you don't want it to. You either join the party or sit by yourself on the sidelines. I can't believe this one is not on a single official list. I was in tears.
"Killer", Howard Phillips, tries hard to get that Bogart sneer to his face throughout the entire movie. Instead of being enduring, it just looks like he has a mouth deformity.
I have to agree that there were plot holes and some bad plot directions. However, it still stands as a great "who done it" in my book. That Amy lady was just plain sick! Ben Affleck gets better and better every time I see one of his movies. It's wonderful to see him progress.
I really love Gilbert Roland, even in this silly farce. His dubbed singing just made him more adorable here.
As for Jane Russell, I've heard numerous times that she was actually a very devote Christian during her movie-making days. Well, heck, you can't prove it to me especially after seeing this. Whew!
Really? This is so highly regarded? I thought the basic premise was ill conceived and the dialog was lacking. Sure, it was pretty to look at, but man, was this ever boring.
Actually, it's not all that bad of a movie. I suppose you have to be Italian to understand the emotions and intricacies of this kind of family. Admittedly, the acting is a little stiff but not distractingly so.
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Movie comment on Donzoko
ClassicLady
Tedious and overly dramatic.Movie comment on Ta'm e guilass
ClassicLady
Surprisingly, far from finding this movie boring, I felt drawn in by vastness of the scenery and the dreariness of it. I also felt the main characters anxiousness and desperation. The Turk and his "pep talk", although earnestly delivered and thought provoking, is the same kind of talk anyone who is contemplating suicide or is depressed gets from others. Sometimes, it can help heal, but other times, it is cruelly lacking in understanding of the depressed mind. Still, a very impactful movie.Movie comment on Time Table
ClassicLady
A nice little noir. It has it's faults and some of the acting is a little off but not enough to make it unwatchable.Movie comment on Nostradamus and the Queen
ClassicLady
A TCM ExtraMovie comment on Over the Seas to Belfast
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A TCM ExtraMovie comment on The Screen Director
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A TCM ExtraMovie comment on Spotlight No. 2
ClassicLady
A TCM ExtraMovie comment on Musical Merry-Go-Round #3
ClassicLady
A TCM ExtraMovie comment on Too Many Girls
ClassicLady
Desi Arnaz is HOT in this. I can see why Lucille Ball fell in love with him. That finale was wild and hot!Movie comment on The Virginian
ClassicLady
Gosh, McCrea looks soooo good in Technicolor! Whew!Movie comment on Hollywood Party
ClassicLady
This one has Mickey Mouse in it!Movie comment on Dancing Romeo
ClassicLady
An "Our Gang" short. Cute.Movie comment on Tengoku to jigoku
ClassicLady
Enthralling moral dilemma in the first hour and a decidedly great detective story in the second hour. One of the best from Kurosawa.Movie comment on The War Against Mrs. Hadley
ClassicLady
A rather depressing, if not realistic, look at how life goes on even if you don't want it to. You either join the party or sit by yourself on the sidelines. I can't believe this one is not on a single official list. I was in tears.Movie comment on Soldier in the Rain
ClassicLady
McQueen acts like Gomer Pyle in this movie.Movie comment on Mighty Manhattan, New York's Wonder City
ClassicLady
A TCM Extra.Movie comment on Fugitive in the Sky
ClassicLady
"Killer", Howard Phillips, tries hard to get that Bogart sneer to his face throughout the entire movie. Instead of being enduring, it just looks like he has a mouth deformity.Movie comment on Film Fun
ClassicLady
A TCM Extra.Movie comment on Gone Girl
ClassicLady
I have to agree that there were plot holes and some bad plot directions. However, it still stands as a great "who done it" in my book. That Amy lady was just plain sick! Ben Affleck gets better and better every time I see one of his movies. It's wonderful to see him progress.Movie comment on 11th. Naval District 'United States Coast Guard Band'
ClassicLady
"Under the direction of Lt. Rudy Vallee"Movie comment on The French Line
ClassicLady
I really love Gilbert Roland, even in this silly farce. His dubbed singing just made him more adorable here.As for Jane Russell, I've heard numerous times that she was actually a very devote Christian during her movie-making days. Well, heck, you can't prove it to me especially after seeing this. Whew!
Movie comment on Sun Valley Serenade
ClassicLady
Silly storyline but the Glen Miller music is phenomenal!Movie comment on Days of Heaven
ClassicLady
Really? This is so highly regarded? I thought the basic premise was ill conceived and the dialog was lacking. Sure, it was pretty to look at, but man, was this ever boring.Movie comment on The Richest Girl in the World
ClassicLady
Joel McCrea... *swoon*Movie comment on True Love
ClassicLady
Actually, it's not all that bad of a movie. I suppose you have to be Italian to understand the emotions and intricacies of this kind of family. Admittedly, the acting is a little stiff but not distractingly so.Showing items 251 – 275 of 2122