review by Silent J
Gone with the Wind 1939
Reviewed May 21, 2012
Silent J’s review:
The defining Hollywood film. They really don't make 'em like they used to.
Reviewed May 21, 2012
The defining Hollywood film. They really don't make 'em like they used to.
Is this really good? I've always figured I had to watch it. But it looks sooo boring.
It's a horrid film, really. It lasts for several eternities as well. I am so glad I never have to watch this again. Ever.
This movie is hilariously out-dated. A perfect example of an old Hollywood film that *did not* age well at all.
Citizen Kane came out 3 years later, and Casablanca just a year after that - both have aged like a fine wine, and have only gotten better with time. This film aged like a fine cheese left on a car dashboard on a hot August day.
Not good.
@Aaron To be honest I should probably give this a rewatch. I remember really enjoying it when I did, but 4 hours is really a chore to get through.
@Ryan Yeah it's outdated, but it's still a great ahievement by Hollywood standards. You can't deny it was'nt grundbreaking for its era. It's a defining Hollywood film that I enjoy for what it is.
Don't know if I'll ever gather enough strength to sit through such a long film. Some sunday afternoon perhaps.
Sure, it's a landmark film, but doesn't have any modern function. It's obsolete. It's the Model T of cinema.