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Adam_S · 01-21-2007, 03:21 AM

I watched Rebel Without a Cause (second viewing, first in widescreen) and I was blown away by how much better it felt. superb acting, over the top script, great direction. technically a marvel, and I loved the use of color. I've not seen many Sirk films, but this strikes me as excellent the way Sirk melodrama strikes others as excellent, there's just something appealing about the absurdity and unreality of the exaggeration, a careful tone that toys with satire, layers social commentary under the obvious 'message' and explodes suburban lethargy with cinematic excess--I think the term 'movie movie' works pretty well to describe that kind of film.

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A movie that can't fail to make you smile. Genuine and appealing. I'd only ever seen the remake. This is far superior. Natalie Wood is adorable, and the rest of the cast is excellent. The script is flawless and makes navigating the dicey material look easy. Excellent in every respect.

01-21-2007, 03:21 AM	#186 of 462
Adam_S *Adam_S* Member Location: Marina del Rey, CA Join Date: Feb 2001 Local Time: 06:37 PM Local Date: 10-07-2008 Posts: 5,026	Re: AFI 100 Years Series Discussion & Challenges, vol. 2 I watched Rebel Without a Cause (second viewing, first in widescreen) and I was blown away by how much better it felt. superb acting, over the top script, great direction. technically a marvel, and I loved the use of color. I've not seen many Sirk films, but this strikes me as excellent the way Sirk melodrama strikes others as excellent, there's just something appealing about the absurdity and unreality of the exaggeration, a careful tone that toys with satire, layers social commentary under the obvious 'message' and explodes suburban lethargy with cinematic excess--I think the term 'movie movie' works pretty well to describe that kind of film. ---- Miracle on 34th St - Cheers list A movie that can't fail to make you smile. Genuine and appealing. I'd only ever seen the remake. This is far superior. Natalie Wood is adorable, and the rest of the cast is excellent. The script is flawless and makes navigating the dicey material look easy. Excellent in every respect. top 20 films 2008 film list My DVDs; S&S List 62...212 AFI lists: - DONE!