The Bad Seed
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Movie Reviews of The Bad Seed
Movie Review: The Bad Seed is an Incredibly Good Film
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a film that puts a new spin on the nurture-nature debate at a time when the former viewpoint, within the field of child-psychology, was most prevalent. The child in question, Rhoda, impeccably portrayed by Patty McCormick, baffles her mother, at least until the latter finds valid reasons to question this widely held theory.
The film is well crafted. It entertains the unlikely, and through McCormick's acting, does a terrific job of making it realistic. It is a frightening film, as it deals not only with Rhoda's problem, but the impact of her bizarre and frightening behavior on those closest to her.
In addition, The Bad Seed involves a dose of off-beat, bitter humor that gives Alfred Hitchcock a run for his money. Not to be missed!
Movie Review: Professionalism in Acting
Summary: 5 Stars
Acting at it's best. So well written and So well performed. Outstanding movie with and outstanding ending. Recommend to all. It was written and performed for the stage and brought to the screen. Many of the orignal performers from the stage such as Nancy Kelly and Patty McCormack lead an all star cast. Eileen Heckart personifies a distraught mother who has lost her only child as she consumes drink after drink in an intoxicating paranoia against Rhoda as she searches for the truth of the death of her son. I always like Eileen, she played a terffic part in the Fugitve episodes with David Janssen as nun on her way to renounce her vows. 2-Part Episode: Angels Travel on Lonely Roads. And Rhoda, well she is just the perfect little thing, I love her to death!Movie Review: a little girl you love to hate
Summary: 5 Stars
The girl in this movie is the poster child for the lack of child discipline in the world.
This film was obviously a stage play converted to film, as the actor blocking and set layout - as well as the styles and primary dialog of the main characters are done as if to an audience. But its just such a great story about an evil little girl, you tend to ignore the faults of the film itself.
I have to say that the performance by the little girl is just fantastic - the way her countenance changes in an instant when she doesn't get her way. That was one talented girl, and this is a classic film -- one that my wife and I rent every once in a while (partly to remind ourselves how great our kids are).
Movie Review: Sheeee's Baaack!
Summary: 5 Stars
As an actor and film buff over the years, this has always been one of my favorites. About 5 years ago I had the opportunity to appear in a stage production of THE BAD SEED with Patty McCormack portarying the role of Mrs. Daigle (Eileen Heckert's role in the film). What an amazing experience! She had such respect for the memory of Ms. Heckert's performance, yet brought something wonderfully unique to her portrayal of the sad alcoholic mother. Quite a switch from her original stage and film portrayal of Rhoda! The film still holds up today even with the 'Hollywood Ending', which according to Patty, nobody involved with the film wanted to happen! See the film! It is a classic!Movie Review: The Bad Seed
Summary: 5 Stars
An eight year old girl--a quintessenial psychopath--kills a schoolmate, an old woman, an apartment janitor and prompts the suicide of her dispairing mother before fate intervenes bringing this "bad seed" to her own premature finish. Rhoda, the most remarkable 8 year old child. There is a matureness about her that is desturbing in a child. The direction of this movie is remarkable in that much is skillfully left to the imagination of the viewer, while at the same time leaving no doubt in your mind as to the actions. This movie has an excellent story, well told and with a strong impact. Timeless, and worth having in your library.