Reviews of Rebel Without a Cause 1955
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My problem with this film is that I don't really know what it is. One part youthful discontent crammed with all the insecurities that came with it, the phenomenal antics of James Dean channeled, the narcissism and the eternal ''lost generation'' attitude--my favourite part (or act). Another part love story, which shifts into play an hour into the film between two of the lost youths who upon being caught in the chaos together found that they're the missing pieces to…
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I didn't think anyone could be cooler than cool. James Dean is.
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While dated in some aspects, Rebel is without a doubt timeless in it's representation of youthful angst and the questions it asks the viewer about the nature of masculinity.
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I really enjoyed Rebel Without a Cause and am pleased that this coming-of-age challenge finally propelled me to get around to actually watching the movie. James Dean is ridiculously fantastic and I liked Natalie Wood too, but I also thought Sal Mineo was given a very interesting character which he handled marvelously. Admittedly the story feels a little clunky in places, but I don't think streamlining the narrative would have made this film any better as it is very character-driven…
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I liked the reenactment by James (coincidence?!) Franco and his baby brother.
James dean in that iconic red jacket. Doesn't get more middle-class America than that.
Also fun fact: did you know that my totally favorite movie *sarcasm*, The Room (2003), references this film?
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Amazing film. Not what I expected. I loved it from start to finish.
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Don't ever be a teenager. It sucks.
I skipped most (key word) of the whole reckless decision making and angst--everything this film represents--so I had a little bit of a hard time relating to the characters or the story itself in this film. I wish that the characters could have been fleshed out a little more; I still feel clueless about Jim Stark's character. Judy is just kind of... there. And Plato has a good back story but then he…
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Harrowing story of two boys and a girl trying to fit in a world that doesn't understand them. Liked how each character's deepest need gets fulfilled in the end, one way or another.
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I feel in love with every character and this is just a classic movie. Everything in this movie has stood the test of time with every detail to the memorable red leather jacket, white t-shirt, and jeans. Natalie, James, and Sal did some of their best work in this movie. My first movie for all three to see and I loved it. A mix of drama and romance this is a perfect movie. Director Nicholas Ray did an amazing job, pulling every ounce of emotion from each actor in this movie. Just amaizng and a classic.
"You're tearing me apart!" - Jim Stark
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Okay. This movie is wonderful. It’s solid, it’s got thoughtful and intelligent things to say, and it’s beautifully made. HOWEVER-
I wish I had seen this as a teenager, when I was all angsty too. Because a too large part of me just kept screaming out, “OH MY FREAKING GOD, JIM, QUIT YOUR GODDAMN BRATTY WHINING.”
Other than that it was awesome, and I officially adore Sal Mineo just like everyone else. I liked it.