Summer and Smoke

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James Rogers B @newfirelock Feb 24, 2026 Superb. It's a truly great film, from an earlier generation. Sadly, the dumbing down of newer generations makes it impossible for many to travel where this film takes you, especially Page's character. Geraldine Page's acting is impeccable and a sight to behold. Watching her act is a profound experience. She expresses several levels of emotion simultaneously. It alone makes the film well worth watching. Lawrence Harvey's partnership, as well as that of the supporting cast, only complements this. I highly recommend that everyone watch this if they haven't, and watch it again if they have. See more steve d @RT35616104 Jul 19, 2020 The acting is strong but the adaptation is not. See more Jun 23, 2019 Rates as high as 3 stars simply because its Williams brilliant writing, for Page’s performance, and a great music score. Otherwise its another stagey, mediocre attempt to film Williams. The only really successful film versions of his plays have been Streetcar Named Desire and Rose Tattoo. Rita Moreno does her usual variation on Anita from West Side Story, and as it was also in ‘61, helped with her Oscar win. See more Feb 17, 2016 Like so many of the works of Williams, it deals with tension, with repression, with awakening, and, ultimately, with disintegration. If it weren't for Page's luminous performance, there would not be much to recommend the movie. See more Apr 23, 2015 another sanitized version of a Tennessee William's play. See more Apr 15, 2014 Most Williams conversions to the screen have been fabulous but this one is a let down. There are elements to the directing I think that don't allow for the story to flow as effectively as it could. See more Read all reviews

Summer and Smoke

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