Lovesusti The Worst Film Ever

UnowPriceless hyped garbage

Bob This is one of the best movies I’ve seen in a very long time. You have to go and see this on the big screen.

Dana An old-fashioned movie made with new-fashioned finesse.

ragpap93 Censorship or not it was okay. If they remove the homosexual theme today it would not have been received well. So if we ignore that for a second it is like one of those movies in real time where the scale is 1 minute in the movie equals 1 minute in the real world. At first you are aware that Brick's relationship with his wife is strained and the same goes to his relationship with his father. His father is dying and all family members have gathered like vultures. Brick's brother and family were shameless at it. If you hate the antagonists then its good acting. If you love the good guys despite their faults because they are relatable and seem human its a good plot and script. Bring back what we ignored and add whitewashing to its list of crimes then its just sad. If you can look past that then good for you.

Blueghost I kept seeing the beginning and ending of this film throughout the 70s on the weekend afternoon movie (Saturday or Sunday), and it was one of those "boring adult movies" about stuff that only adults care about.And then when I finally saw all of it when I was in college, I still didn't like it a whole lot. Newman's character poking fun at Taylor's bragging about places she's never been, and Newman getting called out on his short comings, all makes for an interesting character analysis if you're into that sort of thing.I guess the thing I find frustrating about so called classic films is that there's a lot of social taboos that people want to tiptoe around. Me, I just didn't get what the heck these people were hung up about. Apparently the lead characters liked one another but couldn't come to terms with their character flaws. The best I, as a casual viewer, can comment is say; "Oh well.", then change the channel and hope that Star Trek or something with a little more action or brain power was on.And no matter how well a film is acted or shot, if the story material is taboo and yet still vapid (or vice versa) I just don't let it register. I think of all the films that danced around sex in all forms, love in all forms, and whatever else, or even a failing marriage, money and lawyers, and I think to myself "Are these people for real?" And that's kind of the sense I get with this film. It needed an alien invasion, a dog fight, and a few more action sequences to spice it up. With apologies to Tennessee Williams, I think writing about hidden taboos and acts thereof is absolutely the dumbest thing in the world. People make up social codes, and seeing Taylor and Newman navigate their way around them to get to the core of what they want is a real bother and bore.I felt like jumping in, slapping a pair of handcuffs on both, and shipping them off on a two month cruise. But that's just me.Well shot, made for a late 50s early 60s audience, when the nation was grappling with sex and race as hot domestic social issues, it gives a window into what the film industry was addressing as a placebo to keep people from throttling one another. Otherwise I'd pass it up. There are better films out there.Watch at your own risk.

Rich Wright I think considering the amazingness of this feature, I can overlook the blatant animal cruelty espoused in the title.People are fragile things. Even the smallest incident can cause the most sturdy amongst us to break. Man, the people we see here have some SERIOUS issues. There's Paul Newman, as a permanently soused retired sports star, who seems to not only have given up on his dreams, but his life too. Elizabeth Taylor his wife... she stays with him, tries to help him... even though he can't stand her. Why? An unfortunate incident involving Newman's best friend. You'll see.Also along for the ride are Newman's dad, a wealthy landowner who might have millions in cash but doesn't give a hoot about things like love. He appears to have a terminal illness, which inevitably causes friction between Newman and his brother... a decent sort of chap, but utterly dominated by his harridan of a missus, who seems to be bringing up the five most obnoxious children in existence (all used as parleying chips to get Big Daddy's land and money, of course). Actually, it would be more truthful to say it's Taylor who cares about the inheritance... Newman is content to just live out his days staring at the bottom of a bottle.As our troubled cast argue and bicker, coming to terms with the past and trying to see a brighter future, I was mesmerized by every aspect of this production. What seem to be quite simple individuals are quickly revealed to have many hidden depths, and it's this level of complexity which makes watching this so pleasurable. People CAN change and grow in the course of one evening, particularly if they're intelligent enough to talk it out like adults and see where they went wrong. There isn't a single wasted line of dialogue here or a scene that feels unnecessary. Paul Newman is outstanding, Elizabeth Taylor is luminous, and the rest embody their roles with the sort of professionalism you'd expect from a classic Silver Screen feature. Which this clearly is.Spectacular. 8/10

neses4 "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof is a 1958 American drama film directed by Richard Brooks. It is based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning play of the same name by Tennessee Williams adapted by Richard Brooks and James Poe."(Wikipedia)Elizabeth Taylor gives her best performance in the role as Maggie the cat, in Cat on a Hot Tin Roof playing opposite Paul Newman, who plays Brick, an alcoholic, in the closet gay. This Tennessee William's play adaptation shows Taylor and Newman's sure power on the screen. The contrast between Elizabeth Taylor's and Paul Newman's eyes is the magical spark that inflames the audience. After the tragedy of Mike Todd's death left an ever showing scar on the newly widowed Elizabeth Taylor, which in turn her sadness and melancholy is shown through her passion for Brick as she tries various ways to seduce the man who she once thought loved her. The secretiveness about homosexuality is curiously brought out through the eyes of Tennessee Williams as well, and is played out perfectly by the Taylor/Newman duo. The rage and missing passion that is seen in Elizabeth Taylor's face will strike the very heart of you and grip you into this tussle between husband and wife. This film is almost foreshadowing to "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?" which was released later in the 60's. For any fan of either Tennessee William's, Elizabeth Taylor, or Paul Newman, or just a great performance, this is a great addition to your collection. As Elizabeth Taylor gained her fame to the top of Hollywood royalty, her marriage to Michael Wilding went into turmoil. Elizabeth Taylor basically sought solitude and a safe haven to have children and found that in Wilding. However, as Taylor soared, Wilding's career deflated, which sparked arguments and later led to the couples divorce. Elizabeth Taylor found the love of her life; producer Mike Todd. The two were seen everywhere, toting fabulous jewels such as her famous tiara, as well as Bulgari necklaces and earrings and other noted gems in which Todd expressed his love for Taylor. As Mike Todd's "Around the World in 80 Days" hit the screen, so did the couples romance. As a wedding gift and honeymoon, Todd took Taylor on a worldwide tour promoting the film. Internationally the couple gained mass attention, creating crowds wherever they went. Newspapers and tabloids were constantly spreading gossip and creating the attention for them. Unfortunately Todd boarded his plane for New York named "The Lucky Liz", while Taylor stayed at home with the stomach flu. Mid-flight the plane failed and Todd and the other occupants all were killed. As soon as the news filtered to Taylor, she went into a tantrum and drank heavily from devastation. Taylor was divorced twice and a widow at the age of 26. Soon after the tragedy, Elizabeth Taylor began the final scenes of "Cat On a Hot Tin Roof". Some speculated whether or not Taylor was going to even step foot onto the set, because of locking herself into confinement for multiple weeks after Todd's death. Yet, contrary to rumors, Elizabeth Taylor gave one of the best performances of her career. Elizabeth Taylor gave intense anger and sadness that stemmed from tragedy. As a great actress, Taylor funneled her feelings into "Maggie the cat", which intensified her role in the Tennessee Williams play. At first the people behind the production of "Cat On a Hot Tin Roof" wanted to make the film in black and white, yet after criticism decided to film it in color. Many said that they would be fools to miss the opportunity to capture Elizabeth Taylor and Paul Newman's eyes, because of the craze that was behind them. Paul Newman's eyes were crystal blue and could seduce a woman easily just from a glance, and Elizabeth Taylor's eyes were violet and captured the hearts of men across the world. This film would be a great addition to your collection because it captures some of the best performances of the cast's lives. Heart racing scenes and troubling arguments create a feeling of uneasiness that settles into the hearts of its viewers. In addition to that, you also get a look into some of the history of Hollywood as the secretiveness of homosexuality that is confided into the men of the silver screen. Any fan of great plots as well as great acting would surely appreciate adding this film to their watch list.