A Streetcar Named Desire (Two-Disc Special Edition)
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Movie Reviews of A Streetcar Named Desire (Two-Disc Special Edition)
Movie Review: A Streetcar Named Desire
Summary: 3 Stars
"A Streetcar Named Desire" is a classic portrayal of what both money and alcohol can do. The movie also reflected on many taboo topics such as homosexuality, domestic violence and rape as well as Blanche's affair with a young man. This movie was way ahead of its time and opened the eyes of its audience as well as movies to come. Brando's acting was intense, for his emotions kept the entire performance alive. The acting of Stella and Blanche was good but their characters were much less dramatic then Stanley's, even Blanche's character did not compare for me. The movie has a good plotline but might be lost today because of its out datedness, the music in the background might just put a younger audience to sleep. The themes are central today and a remake would definitely be a hit among the lazy film viewers of today.Movie Review: A classic film that was truly ahead of its time
Summary: 4 Stars
A Streetcar Named Desire released in 1951 was a true classic by Tennesse Williams. This took place in the dreadful years following World War II in the French Quarter of New Orleans. Williams created an amazing character Blanche DuBois, acted by Vivien Leigh. Blanche is the main character, a delicate and anxious young woman who has come to live with her sister Stella and her sisters husband Stanley to lead a new beginning. Vivien Leigh as well as Marlon Brando (Stanley), Kim Hunter (Stella) and Karl Malden (Mitch) all helped revolutionize American cinemas to what they have become today. This film was outstanding and very well known as ahead of its time. Movie Review: A Streetcar Named Desire
Summary: 5 Stars
One of the best movies ever made! The plot and the cast were excellent. Current movies just do not compare.Movie Review: Funny, heartbreaking and moving -- "Streetcar" is a classic.
Summary: 5 Stars
After seeing a performance of Tennessee Williams' gripping play "A Streetcar Named Desire" at a local event, I immediately bought the award-winning film. I was unsure how a brutally powerful story about the demise of one woman's reputation could be translated into a film, but I was not disappointed. This two-disc set restores some of the "objectionable content" that almost derailed the film's production, and the movie is as enjoyable and thrilling as the play itself, with the exception of an ending that was tweaked to appease 1950s sensibilities.
The performances are simply stellar. Brando is both hilarious and frightening in his breakout role as Stanley Kowalski, and Vivien Leigh turns in a graceful and haunting performance as Blanche DuBois, the Southern belle whose attempts to right her world when she moves in with her sister Stella and sister's husband Stanley go hopelessly awry.
Funny, heartbreaking and moving "Streetcar" is a classic.
Movie Review: Stunning
Summary: 5 Stars
I continue to be impressed by young Brando. I grew up hearing how much an acting genius Brando was in his hey day and I thought for the most part he was over-rated. Course, I was coming from the angle of the older Brando. Now after watching On the Waterfront and now Streetcar, I've been more than blown away. Brando absolutely deserves his accolades. In streetcar, he plays Stanley to the tee. You don't catch him acting at all. You whole heartedly believe him as this animal of a husband and you despise him for what he's doing to an obvious delusional woman. I even feel for Stella being caught between two different people she loved. I agree the material is stunning for its time and I continue to be impressed with Kazan's direction. This movie deserved all its accolades. If you haven't seen it, you're doing yourself a disserve.