Rating of
3/4
A very sad film
Ichabod Crane - wrote on 11/12/09
This film works quite effectively I thought, but it is hard to completely evaluate because the story basis is so sad and interesting to begin with. Unless it was completely terrible I think this story would work even in a lesser film, which I am not sure it is or not. Following there time is fascinating, rather suspenseful and very sad in the end. One strong point for the most part is the acting. Almost everyone acts incredibly well without the utmost authenticity. The problem which hurts the film and causes me to only give it three stars is Millie Perkins as Anne is almost fatal miscasting. If everyone else was not so good she could have sunk the whole film. She makes no attempt at an accent, seems unrealistic, and rather annoying. Besides that it is effective film.
Oscar Nominee Best Supporting Actor Ed Wynn 3/5- Wynn is not the best supporting man in this film but he still is completely believable in his role. He actually hides his automatically comic voice quite well. He brings realism to his role and avoids being the comedian trying to be serious. His attempt works, he seemed to be a capable serious actor even though he automatically would have the handicap of his voice.
