"Our Daily Bread" is a depression era film about some who suffered but banded together to survive on a communal farm. The effort is led by John Sims who needs the exhortations of his wife, Mary, to keep his spirits up and his mind in the game.
The group faces numerous setbacks and trials, but they always manage to persevere. It's a solid portrayal of a communal effort, where every man is his neighbor's brother and some "sacrifice" for the benefit of the many.
In the midst of this community arrives Sally, a platinum blonde who fits in like chewing gum on the bottom of a shoe. She provides color, and agitation to the order of the farm. John seems to like her outlook on life.
The acting is mostly good, and the plot is dramatic, if somewhat predictable. Other reviewers have cited the ending as the best part of the movie. I disagree, because the ending is so unrealistic (for many reasons) as to take the viewer out of the film. But I understand the intent. A reviewer commented that it reminded him of the "Hey, gang, let's put on a show" device and I was thinking the same thing. Unfortunately, this "show" is more fairy tale than drama.
The group faces numerous setbacks and trials, but they always manage to persevere. It's a solid portrayal of a communal effort, where every man is his neighbor's brother and some "sacrifice" for the benefit of the many.
In the midst of this community arrives Sally, a platinum blonde who fits in like chewing gum on the bottom of a shoe. She provides color, and agitation to the order of the farm. John seems to like her outlook on life.
The acting is mostly good, and the plot is dramatic, if somewhat predictable. Other reviewers have cited the ending as the best part of the movie. I disagree, because the ending is so unrealistic (for many reasons) as to take the viewer out of the film. But I understand the intent. A reviewer commented that it reminded him of the "Hey, gang, let's put on a show" device and I was thinking the same thing. Unfortunately, this "show" is more fairy tale than drama.