Monday, March 16, 2009

Summertime (1955)




Supposedly, David Lean declared this movie his favourite among his own work. Of course, it has been made in his usual excellence of production, photography and storytelling, but I sure wouldn't agree. In fact, the movie is quite unnerving with its picture book view of Venice and the schmaltzy love story involving a slimy middle-aged Italian guy complete with silvery temples. The only reason to watch it is Katherine Hepburn, of course, I never want to miss any of her movies.

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