It's hard for me to comment on this film as so many others have done so. But there is one thing I feel I can add. In the movie you see two of Hollywood's best known names in films. Here is the difference between them. This is only MY opinion. Bette Davis was a great actress, Joan Crawford was a great star. That is shown without a doubt in this film. Bette acts with the fearlessness of a great actor, taking chances with the role of Baby Jane Hudson and coming up trumps. Joan Crawford gives an excellent performance, but it is the performance of a star. She does not take the chances in her acting choices in the role that would make it truly bravura. The final scenes in the movie could have been that much better if Joan had been willing to open up and really act the part. Bette went for some excellent choices in the final scenes and made me feel so sympathetic for her. I felt very detached watching Joan. All in all, though, a superb film with a great cast.
Review of What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?
