The only thing this version of the 1945 classic has going for it is the
showing of the depression as a backdrop to what is going on in the film.
As for Kate Winslet, she appears to be uncomfortable in the part. Missing is the vitality of Joan Crawford. There are times where she doesn't even appear to be a woman whose husband has left her, or is even coping with the depression. Let's face it, Winslet is too young for the part. She doesn't appear to be a depression-like lady.
There are excellent costumes by designer Ann Roth, but Winslet doesn't even appear comfortable in them. It is probably because she wasn't made for the role of Mildred.
The guy who plays Wallie Fay, the old Jack Carson part, comes across as a pot belly smoker. He lacks the quick wit and charm that Carson possessed in the role. Even Mildred's husband totally lacks the character that Bruce Bennett brought to the role. Bennett was a sympathetic character; this guy you can quickly get to dislike.
The new Veda appears to be not only a brat, but a disturbed one at that.
Everything seems to be drawn out in this telling of James Cain's book. All of a sudden Kay has now become Ray?
Hopefully, the other parts will vastly improve.
showing of the depression as a backdrop to what is going on in the film.
As for Kate Winslet, she appears to be uncomfortable in the part. Missing is the vitality of Joan Crawford. There are times where she doesn't even appear to be a woman whose husband has left her, or is even coping with the depression. Let's face it, Winslet is too young for the part. She doesn't appear to be a depression-like lady.
There are excellent costumes by designer Ann Roth, but Winslet doesn't even appear comfortable in them. It is probably because she wasn't made for the role of Mildred.
The guy who plays Wallie Fay, the old Jack Carson part, comes across as a pot belly smoker. He lacks the quick wit and charm that Carson possessed in the role. Even Mildred's husband totally lacks the character that Bruce Bennett brought to the role. Bennett was a sympathetic character; this guy you can quickly get to dislike.
The new Veda appears to be not only a brat, but a disturbed one at that.
Everything seems to be drawn out in this telling of James Cain's book. All of a sudden Kay has now become Ray?
Hopefully, the other parts will vastly improve.