Executive Suite
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Movie Reviews of Executive Suite
Movie Review: brilliantly conceived and executed by Robert Wise and a big bonus
Summary: 4 Stars
There are so many amazing aspects to this overlooked film -- cast, design, concept, philosophy, lighting, direction, sound.
There is no sound-track first of all, which was highly unusual in 1953 (not to say at any time). Only the tolling of a bell in 'the tower' which houses the executive suite of a large furniture corporation. More amazing is the fact that one does not notice, or even miss, the lack of musical accompaniment to this script- and character-driven drama.
The cast is stunning. Have there ever been more great actors gathered together than in this talented ensemble? William Holden is perfect as the youngest member of the board of directors, and a designer with his heart in the company. Barbara Stanwick was never better or more powerful. Mr. Wise seems to have brought out the best in everyone, and each actor is a stand-out. The man was, of course, no slouch when it came to big production numbers. After all, he gave us West Side Story and The Sound of Music, too.
With the exception of a few exteriors, the entire film was shot in the studio. Sets that look right out of an executive office in the Woolworth Building create an atmosphere of quiet luxury against which the personal dramas and criminal activity take place. Mood and ambiance are enhanced by the wonderfully effective lighting.
The film has proved incredibly prescient in describing the take-over of good old American manufacturing by corporate lawyers and accountants. It was in the 50's that the Enron philosophy got started, and manufacturing jobs began to be fazed out and shipped out. Not helpful to the bottom line, I'm afraid. For this reason alone, the film is as fresh and pertinent now as it was almost 60 years ago.
There is another big fan of this film: Oliver Stone. He provides a laudatory, humorous, and informative commentary track about the film, the director, the cast, the design -- all of which he loves. His enthusiasm is wonderfully infectious and adds another dimension to the enjoyment of Executive Suite. He had this work in mind when he made Wall Street.
Movie Review: Very good character drama
Summary: 4 Stars
I remembered this film from years ago when I was younger (I am 33). I watched this on either AMC (before they had commmericals) or TCM as the movie where the guy has a fit at the end and breaks the table. Later, as I grew to appreciate William Holden, I realized he was the guy and I watched the movie again. Great cast of 1950's heavy hitters: Holden, Barbara Stanwyck, Dean Jagger, Paul Douglas, Fredric March (who was one of Holden's boyhood idols), Nina Foch, June Allyson, the list goes on. I am glad to see this finally coming on DVD.Movie Review: Executive Suite
Summary: 4 Stars
Another depiction of corporate greed with William Holden playing the good guy and Fredric March the bad guy. An excellent supporting cast featuring June Allyson, Barbara Stanwyck, Walter Pidgeon, Louis Calhern among others.Movie Review: EXECUTIVE SUITE COMMENTARY
Summary: 4 Stars
Star-studded story of how a new CEO was selected when the one man company's one man died. Good, although somewhat dated.Movie Review: Executive Suite
Summary: 3 Stars
Just received my DVD copy of "Executive Suite" and am sad to find out that it has not been Widescreened by Warner's. It states on the back of the box that it is in the format of its original theatrical exhibition. Wrong! It was filmed at ratio of 1.66:1 not 1.33:1. The LaserDisc I have from MGM was widescreened at the correct aspect ratio. "Executive Suite" is a good film concerning what goes on behind the scenes of big business but not nearly as good as "Patterns." "Patterns," unfortunately, is "public domain," and is (or was) only available on a very, very poor quality DVD.