tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8672005424133365490.post498578527545118318..comments2024-01-25T07:08:17.130-05:00Comments on 1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die: The Night of the Hunter (1955) **1/2Kimberly J.M. Wilsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09078951928157843937noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8672005424133365490.post-88966932259502325632012-11-27T03:05:16.105-05:002012-11-27T03:05:16.105-05:00Page, good to see you here. I think Mitchum's...Page, good to see you here. I think Mitchum's performance gets so much attention that it is easy to forget about Laughton, so don't be ashamed. Had a great Turkey week, thanks.Kimberly J.M. Wilsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09078951928157843937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8672005424133365490.post-19381855619449956942012-11-24T13:57:30.998-05:002012-11-24T13:57:30.998-05:00Kim,
While I have seen this film at least four tim...Kim,<br />While I have seen this film at least four times I didn't know or I just didn't recall that Laughton directed. Shame on me for that oversight! <br /><br />It's interesting that certain films find their audience or a certain appreciation long after their original release. Perhaps a fickle audience during that time and it really is a shame that Mitchum was overlooked for an Oscar nod because if any one performance stood out in his long career, this was it. It surely gave him pause and a bit of sadness. <br /><br />Thanks for your thoughtful review of a very good film. One that should be on anyone's must see list. <br /><br />I hope you had a great holiday week.<br />PagePagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15063277863578004836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8672005424133365490.post-82153430066337554472012-11-23T14:42:32.538-05:002012-11-23T14:42:32.538-05:00Thanks, Becky. And, you're right, we definite...Thanks, Becky. And, you're right, we definitely all see movies different ways. Still, I think Mitchum's performance is stellar.Kimberly J.M. Wilsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09078951928157843937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8672005424133365490.post-57151686749990280502012-11-23T14:41:14.616-05:002012-11-23T14:41:14.616-05:00Without a doubt this was Mitchum's finest care...Without a doubt this was Mitchum's finest career performance. Kimberly J.M. Wilsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09078951928157843937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8672005424133365490.post-63005965425697856982012-11-19T11:33:13.160-05:002012-11-19T11:33:13.160-05:00I have to say I would have rated it higher, Kim, b...I have to say I would have rated it higher, Kim, but we all see movies in different ways. When I saw it as a young girl, and later learned it was an industry failure, I couldn't believe it. The performances, Laughton's directions, and your right-on description of the German expressionism look made it for me one of the best. Laughton's reaction to its release made me think I would probably feel the same way -- he gave his all and put a wonderful thing on screen, and was laughed at, from what I understand. What a shame.<br /><br />This is one of my favorites of your critiques, Kim, thoughtful and honest. Wonderful job.ClassicBeckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03591715859057540467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8672005424133365490.post-3875256823899692382012-11-18T14:34:32.531-05:002012-11-18T14:34:32.531-05:00It's too bad Laughton would never know how lat...It's too bad Laughton would never know how later audiences would receive this film. Mitchum is so good in this movie it almost takes your breath away. It may not be a scary film, but it sure is creepy!Silver Screeningshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04955048716754142299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8672005424133365490.post-31651957278482841122012-11-15T14:28:48.474-05:002012-11-15T14:28:48.474-05:00It does keep you on the edge of your seat, but I d...It does keep you on the edge of your seat, but I don't know if I can categorize it as scary. Kimberly J.M. Wilsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09078951928157843937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8672005424133365490.post-12809573132405173452012-11-15T14:27:25.516-05:002012-11-15T14:27:25.516-05:00I'm glad to know I'm not the only person w...I'm glad to know I'm not the only person who had an issue with the sister.Kimberly J.M. Wilsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09078951928157843937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8672005424133365490.post-26864900449255600292012-11-15T06:05:34.516-05:002012-11-15T06:05:34.516-05:00For me Night of the Hunter, is one of the scariest...For me Night of the Hunter, is one of the scariest films ever made. Mitchum, gives an excellent performance. The suspense comes from the performance of the characters. Although, the film is warm and charming in parts, it is still keeps you at the edge of your seat..Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09421976438809816553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8672005424133365490.post-45780767478987467602012-11-14T14:18:16.886-05:002012-11-14T14:18:16.886-05:00I'd give it a bump, too, but I completely unde...I'd give it a bump, too, but I completely understand the rating here. I'd boost the rating for the amazing performance of Mitchum. But I'd take some away for Pearl, because she drives me to distraction.SJHoneywellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13550007053995112090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8672005424133365490.post-15416749412189839422012-11-13T22:24:54.472-05:002012-11-13T22:24:54.472-05:00We've parted ways before, Chip, so I'm sur...We've parted ways before, Chip, so I'm sure you aren't surprised. LOLKimberly J.M. Wilsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09078951928157843937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8672005424133365490.post-61002710544215319442012-11-13T22:24:05.785-05:002012-11-13T22:24:05.785-05:00I suspect many would agree with you, FC: I am stin...I suspect many would agree with you, FC: I am stingy with my stars here. Still, a few things just push me away from rating it higher: the worthless sister and annoying Spoons jump to mind. I agree that Mitchum and Gish give fine performances, though.Kimberly J.M. Wilsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09078951928157843937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8672005424133365490.post-64434569552823096642012-11-13T20:51:31.092-05:002012-11-13T20:51:31.092-05:00Mitchum plays one of the all-time great movie vill...Mitchum plays one of the all-time great movie villains in this film. Good review of it. Like FlickChick I would rate this quite a bit higher.Chip Laryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00787403805554027107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8672005424133365490.post-33783733209164563322012-11-13T20:12:44.796-05:002012-11-13T20:12:44.796-05:00I have to admit I would probably rate this higher,...I have to admit I would probably rate this higher, as it is one of those films that, for me, are once seen and never forgotten. Mitchum is fearless and Miss Lillian matches him all the way.FlickChickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17351624749230610755noreply@blogger.com