Come Back, Little Sheba
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Movie Reviews of Come Back, Little Sheba
Movie Review: Spectacular!
Summary: 5 Stars
This movie came on last night (TCM), and I almost turned the channel because I didn't connect the title with the actual movie. I'm 48 and I last saw this movie when I was about 12 or 13. I was so delighted when I realized which one it was! I remembered bits and pieces of the movie, but never thought about looking it up over the years.
This movie has so many spiritual connations if you really look for them. Burt Lancaster and Shirley Booth performed these characters in such a believable manner. This is a movie you can watch and "dare someone" to touch the TV. Her dream at the end was somewhat prophetic. The one day at a time mindset of AA or any addiction related recovery programs come to life on this film. In fact, I've thought about it being a tool for those who struggle. It brings a sobering reality to the fact that alcohol doesn't just affect the person drinking. It affects all you connect to, in a big way. I can't say enough about this film. If you haven't watched it, I recommend it highly. God bless!
Movie Review: Tragic, brilliant
Summary: 5 Stars
This is my favorite Inge play, and for many years has been one of my favorite plays altogether. Shirley Booth was flawless perfection itself in her part, Lancaster was (as everyone has pointed out) too young for the part, but did an adequate job anyway. The movie is almost unbearably sad, and I cried several times. A reviewer of the original Bway production said something to the effect that in the second act, the author took his coat off. Some of that impact was missing in the movie, Turk did not take his shirt off, and Doc's accusations of lust against Lola were diminished in the movie (as I remember the play). I did however recognize some of my favorite lines from the original which made me glad. It's been a while since I read the play, it might have benefited from having been shortened to the hour and 40 minutes the movie lasted. I recently read Picnic and thought I would die of boredom, it made me angry, I've never read such aimless trivia. I love this movie.Movie Review: Showcase for Shirley Booth
Summary: 5 Stars
Shirley carries this film, wonderfully! Lancaster, a great actor, was so sorely miscast, it was hard to imagine. Ms. Booth had done the role over 100 times on stage, and it's no surprise she won the Oscar in 1952, probably the worst year in Oscar history. That same year, Shirley was up against Julie Harris, who had also done "The Member of the Wedding" on stage and won awards. Ms. Harris has had as spotty a career on film, as did Ms. Booth. Interesting. The magnificent play of William Inge can only be another feather in his cap. His very personal plays have been presented on screen so well; most especially in "The Dark at the Top of the Stairs". When will that be available on DVD?Yes, 1952 was a huge Oscar mistake; Booth deserved her Oscar, Gary Cooper deserved it (for "High Noon"), but "The Greatest Show on Earth" as Best Picture? Over "The Quiet Man"? WRONG!Movie Review: GREAT ADAPTATION
Summary: 5 Stars
After reading the stage play of "Come Back, Little Sheeba," I realized that this screenplay was a superb adaptation. Shirley Booth is absolutely letter perfect in her performance....there is not a single moment of less than perfect pitch as far as where she needs to bring her character at any given moment in the film. I always found Burt Lancaster to be a very mannered actor, and, while he doesn't hurt the film by any means, he makes me wonder what the film would have been with someone like Ralph Bellamy in the role of Doc. I understand the need for box office draw and that is an unfortunate situation in film even to this day. Shirley Booth is so good that she elevates Lancaster. Terry Moore and Richard Jaeckel lend excellent support as does everyone else in the film. This is a heartwrenching drama of sweetness and sorrow not to be missed.Movie Review: Shirley Booth is amazing...
Summary: 5 Stars
I've been trying to find a copy of a CBS Playhouse version of "A Loss Of Roses" that starred Shirley Booth without success. So this performance helps fill that void. Most people that know Shirley Booth (and I'm talking about from the "old" days) as Hazel the tv maid. She was great and funny and sweet in that role but seeing her in projects like "Sheba" and as "The Matchmaker" (long before "Hello, Dolly") is a joy and a must see for anyone serious about good, solid, detailed acting work...and Burt Lancaster is great too...
See this! It won't change your life but will definitely enhance it. Enjoy!