The Misfits
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Movie Reviews of The Misfits
Movie Review: marilyn at her best & most vulnerable
Summary: 4 Stars
So many critics "panned" this flick - but most of them probably didn't even bother to watch it....besides having the "dream" cast - Monty, Clark & the great Thelma Ritter - Marilyn is at her most vulnerable - a divorcee with so many hangups - her relationship with Clark Gable is amazing to watch on screen; especially the scenes in the desert with the horse. And who can forget the camera as it lingers on Marilyn's face at the end - looking into the stars. Searching. Seeking. Yearning. Come on - you've got to admit it - if Liz played this role the critics would be all over themselves - but its Marilyn & oh how they love to pan her.......Give it a watch - in glorious black & white - amazing how DVD format gives the genre such depth & a perfect complement to the cast.
Movie Review: Brutal but satisfying drama
Summary: 4 Stars
Gable and Monroe save their best performances for last in this heartbreaking, often brutal drama expertly written by Arthur Miller and directed by John Huston. Thelma Ritter and Eli Wallach should be duly noted for their stunning supportive perfomances and Montgomery Clift delivers another pitch-perfect turn, this time as Percy the rodeo rider.
I only lost the "1 star" rating because this wonderful film, so rich in its background history, certainly is entitled to some background/additional features or commentary track. It is a marvelous print of this American tragedy classic and certainly worthy of some easy-to-acquire extras.
Regardless, THE MISFITS, is definitely one for your library of great films.
Movie Review: Interesting story, Great acting by Marilyn
Summary: 4 Stars
A somewhat unusual and sensitive story about the vulnerabilities and interplay of the three lead characters. Life has not been kind to all three of them, because of which they are kind of unhappy and disturbed inside. No point narrating the story here, that should be left for people to see.
Excellent portrayal by M. Monroe - this film gives an idea on how capable an actress she was ! Great performances by Clark Gable(the horse-taming scene is memorable) and Montgomary Clift(the telephone scene comes to my mind) also. Everyone should see this film at least once - it's moving !
Movie Review: Marilyn's most seemingly realistic role
Summary: 4 Stars
This movie seems to have followed her temporary relationships, but most haunting to me was the scene where Clark Gable says "Wer'e going home now" and they drive into the night as they admire the stars, it's like a huge ironic symbol or just an ironic METEPHORICAL way of them saying goodbye to life and filmmaking...just see it and you'll understand. It was amazing how good Marilyn looked, 35 in this movie and she looked 26, literally. It was a nice movie and I recommend it to all Marilyn fans and to all who say she can't act seriously, watch this movie and take that!Movie Review: Classic work
Summary: 4 Stars
If you appreciate the old hollywood style of telling a story, this movie is worth watching. It examines the relationship and mores of the time through an observor's view. You aren't tied into the internal thoughts and emotions of the characters, except by what they reveal to everyone. Gable is good as always, not having lost his spark and appeal. Monroe shows the sorrow of a tough life and the rest of the cast carry their roles with conviction.