I must say this film has many supporters, including many film critics. It seems some have gone so far as to call this a near- or cult-classic. Unfortunately I'm not one of them.
The acting seems over-wrought and over-baked, as though the players are still on the Broadway stage. Perhaps they couldn't rid themselves of certain theatrical gestures they used for so many stage performances.
As for my reaction, I found the proceedings pretty implausible and predictable. Most of the revelations and reactions seemed downright hammy. This is not to say everyone's not trying their best. Patty McCorick by the time the film was made was pushing eleven years of age, and the camera catches it.
The lightening climax seemed tacked on and abrupt, followed by unbelievably ridiculous cast bows. Director LeRoy must have stayed home that day.
Still, there are some who give this effort a high rating. To each his own, for they obviously see something here I surely don't.
The acting seems over-wrought and over-baked, as though the players are still on the Broadway stage. Perhaps they couldn't rid themselves of certain theatrical gestures they used for so many stage performances.
As for my reaction, I found the proceedings pretty implausible and predictable. Most of the revelations and reactions seemed downright hammy. This is not to say everyone's not trying their best. Patty McCorick by the time the film was made was pushing eleven years of age, and the camera catches it.
The lightening climax seemed tacked on and abrupt, followed by unbelievably ridiculous cast bows. Director LeRoy must have stayed home that day.
Still, there are some who give this effort a high rating. To each his own, for they obviously see something here I surely don't.