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May 05, 2023
"A classic stage-to-film adaptation that I first watched as an intro to censorship in Hollywood and the legacy of the Legion of Decency. This DVD set includes the cut footage, and illustrates how morality and moralizing in film and film…
Mar 02, 2023jrenfro2 rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
Meh!
May 09, 2022The_Most_Casual_Observer rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
THE ONE ASPECT of the story that is really not addressed in any of the comments is the film’s raw portrait of spousal abuse. The sleeveless shirt that Marlon Brando popularized in the film, after all, is today commonly known as a…
May 11, 2021
1951 movie.
Jun 20, 2020BAE322 rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
So here we have Marlon Brando in all his youthful glory playing the ultimate cad. And here is Vivien Leigh looking insipid in her blond wig and diaphenous gowns over-emoting. Tough to get through. Don't have much regard for the creator of…
Feb 08, 2020TEENREVIEWCREW rated this title 2 out of 5 stars
Based on Tennessee Williams’ play of the same name, A Streetcar Named Desire left me disappointed at its conclusion. Throughout the movie, many important themes and issues were introduced, however when the movie finished, I found myself…
Jul 15, 2019
Okay. I'm not knocking "A Streetcar Named Desire" as a whole, but, with that said, there was just one niggling, little thing about the story that didn't make a whole lot of sense to me. And, what I'd sure like to know is - Why, if Stanley…
Dec 03, 2018SusyHendrix rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
What a great adaptation of a dramatic masterpiece! Steeped in sweat and expressionistic shadows, this is an atmospheric tour de force. And that's not even mentioning Vivien Leigh and Marlon Brando, whose cat and mouse game is compelling…
Dec 28, 2016ThomasJWhiting rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
VERY GOOD 1951 film based on Pulitzer Prize winning play by Tennessee Williams. Very high quality film making, acting (Brando at age 24 is terrific, so is Vivien Leigh at age 38). I have been watching several of the film adaptations of…
Nov 22, 2016GusAndAbe rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
Incredible!
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Jul 19, 2015hbrown10011 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Brilliant!
SpaceAngel
Jul 14, 2015SpaceAngel rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
This vintage drama has both its good moments, as well as its not-so-good moments, too. All-in-all - It's definitely a picture that is worth checking out.
Jul 01, 2015Audrey1976 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Incredible acting. Vivien Leigh's performance is probably her best after Gone With the Wind, of course. Marlon Brando is spot on as the thug Stanley. Well cast study of marital relations, mental health and social classes. A haunting…
May 08, 2015ManMachine rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
Favorite movie-quote - (Blanche speaking to Stella behind Stanley's back) - "There's even something subhuman about him." Now, I would never, ever say that A Streetcar Named Desire is a film that can be appreciated by everyone, but,…
Jun 09, 2014Isley rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
If it were not for Brando's amazing performance I'd say this wouldn't be nearly as impressive of a film. It also doesn't help that Brando is so good that he steals every scene he is in, essentially turning the film into a "wait for…
Apr 27, 2014empbee rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
All time great classic.
Nov 02, 2012sdelao rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
An absolute gem to watch! Brando and Leigh are outstanding!!
Mar 11, 2012Monolith rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Intense 1951 drama, written by Tennessee Williams, and directed by the renowned Elia Kazan, that was considered to be risque (!) to "The Legion of Decency", powerful censors of the day. Brando is nothing short of dynamic as the brutish,…
Jan 18, 2012Veepea rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
After having seen The Simpsons episode about Marge and Ned acting in "A Streetcar Named Desire" numerous times, I decided to watch the real thing. The real thing is quite disturbing and not fun to watch.
Mar 27, 2011bdls206 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
There is little to be said about this movie that thousands of critics have not stated already. It is a magnificent piece of cinema, with an intricate script delivered by actors at the peak of their talents. One of Brando's greatest films!…