While I didn't hate the film version of Picnic, I was disappointed. The theme of repression and how it affected the women in the play, I felt, didn't translate well in the film version. The ending, like the play's ending, felt too forced. I prefer the more realistic ending of Summer Brave, William Inge's revised play version of Picnic.
Susan Strasberg, I felt, was one of the only good things about this movie. I watched Picnic last night and I thought Strasberg was the standout in this film. Her performance felt so naturalistic, it felt like she wasn't even acting at times. If anyone hasn't watched it yet, please see her in Kapo. She gives a very moving performance in that.
Nonetheless, I gave this film (after a first viewing) a 6/10.
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MissMargoChanning (6630)
7 years ago
"Susan Strasberg, I felt, was one of the only good things about this movie. I watched Picnic last night and I thought Strasberg was the standout in this film. Her performance felt so naturalistic, it felt like she wasn't even acting at times."
I agree wholeheartedly. Millie is my favorite character. It is probably because of Susan Strasberg.
i just watched this afternoon. It is Labor Day. This is one film that I always watch..... a tradition.
It may not be a 10, but it's interesting to watch. Rosalind Russel gives an outstanding performance as well.
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