Gigot is yet another precious film that reminds us that the lessons we learn from the unloved and society's misfits are priceless. We fear for the gentle Gigot and we want to give him a voice so that he can express what he represses deep beneath his pleasant demeanor. We want him to love and be loved by the charming child, but we want to infuse him with a worldliness that will better arm him to deal with the selfish woman of the streets that can't deserve exposure to a heart like Gigot's......We know that he's destined for heartbreak, and that being mute will only sharpen the alienation that he will feel....Jackie Gleason's understanding of his character is more than solid; his interpretation of the lonely janitor is a revelation. The most gifted Comedians' comedy is fueled by a unique inner pain. This reservoir can be tapped for Drama as well, sometimes even more effectively. This is at first poignant, but at last an unforgettable film.
Review of Gigot
