A Patch of Blue
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Movie Reviews of A Patch of Blue
Movie Review: An emotional overload
Summary: 4 Stars
The first time I saw this movie on television I missed part of it, but from the strong storyline and thought provoking subject matter I knew I would have to see it in it's completion.
Sidney Poitier does his usual outstanding acting and although I had never heard of Elizabeth Hartman before seeing this film , she stands out as what should have been an amazing rising star.
If you like thought provoking films, I would recommend this one.
Movie Review: Love Old Movies!!
Summary: 4 Stars
I received my package in excellent condition and in a timely manner. I love this old movie and recommend it if you are a Sidney Poitier fan or just a fan of old movies.Movie Review: A Patch of Blue
Summary: 4 Stars
This movie was my favorite growing up. It's become a classic in my family as my daughter enjoys watching it as a young adult.Movie Review: Cookie cutter
Summary: 3 Stars
There is predictability to a great majority of Poitier's films. This film turned out to be just what I thought it would be. Wouldn't it be great if the world was color blind? Yes. I just think this film and even perhaps the story the film was based off on was trying too hard. There's no real character arches for the characters. They are the same people in the beginning of the film as in the end. So just the situation changes-Selina leaves her crazy guardians and goes to school. There were opportunities to go deeper and to take more risks-but this film, IMHO, played it safe (or safer) despite the controversial kiss and therefore didn't touch me as much as it could have.
Movie Review: Not Really Convinced..
Summary: 3 Stars
I absolutely love films from this time period, and Sidney Poitier is clearly one of the most versatile and gifted actors of our time. That said, I'm not really sure what to think about this film. The scenes with Shelley Winters were raw and captivating, but somehow Poitier and Hartman's characters were a little too simplistically acted and (I'm REALLY SORRY Mr. Poitier) almost melodramatic. Regardless, I was hooked and watched the entire film (the soundtrack is absolutely breathtaking) but I definitely cringed on a few of the scenes. Check out "The Defiant Ones" for a better performance.