Colibel Terrible acting, screenplay and direction.

Fluentiama Perfect cast and a good story

Exoticalot People are voting emotionally.

Doomtomylo a film so unique, intoxicating and bizarre that it not only demands another viewing, but is also forgivable as a satirical comedy where the jokes eventually take the back seat.

Richard Chatten George Roy Hill's second feature film - following his 1962 version of Tennessee Williams' 'Period of Adjustment' - takes us yet again on a tour of one of those big crumbling Southern mansions in which people flutter about talking incessantly and family skeletons come crashing out of closets.The very conventionality of Hill's stagey direction, Carey Odell's meticulous set, Joseph Biroc's photography and George Duning's music seem designed to make us feel we've seen this all before, so when the bombshell is finally dropped about one of the sisters' relationship with her brother its done so casually - and simply told us, rather than conveyed visually - that I did a double take and thought, Did She Really Just Say That? Likewise, after such a slow build-up (SPOILER COMING) the shocking moment of gruesomely intimate violence near the end (not shown in the play) made me wonder if I'd really just seen it.As usual its fun to see Geraldine Page roll her eyes, wiggle her mouth and play with her hands, but naturally Wendy Hiller's is by far the better performance in the less showy role...

wes-connors After an impressive opening credit sequence, irresponsible Chicago businessman Dean Martin (as Julian Berniers) returns to his devalued New Orleans home with pretty young bride Yvette Mimieux (as Lily Prine). With funds acquired from a dubious land deal, Mr. Martin showers his two spinster sisters with gifts. Apparently, Martin's ship has come in, financially. The elder ladies are happy, but you should be suspicious. Hidden passions surface and a dark family secret is exposed... Walter Mirisch's lackluster film production of Lillian Hellman's steamy southern play suffers through a miscast leading man and decidedly un-southern pace. With possible good intentions, Ms. Mimieux wanders around vacuously. In a small, but showcased role, motherly Gene Tierney (as Albertine Prine) seems startled by Martin. However, it is good to watch scheming Geraldine Page (as Carrie) and subdued Wendy Hiller (as Anna) milk their roles so skillfully, and the setting is alluring.***** Toys in the Attic (1963-07-31) George Roy Hill ~ Dean Martin, Geraldine Page, Wendy Hiller, Yvette Mimieux

deanmartin101 Great Picture! Dean gives a great performance, along with the other actors. Also I think that the story was told very well and that the way the movie was put together was superb. This is definitely a favorite of mine. This movie gets a 10 from me!

southpatcher Lillian Hellman's play "Toys in the Attic" was adapted for the screen in 1963. The story is reminiscent of Williams, as it concerns a southern family with lots of hidden secrets. Dean Martin stars as Julian, a man who's made a career out of losing jobs and money. He returns to the family home in New Orleans with his young bride (Yvette Mimieux) with a plan to make a quick fortune. Martin is ok in this role, and Mimieux plays her part as the naive bride very well. But the reason to see this is the powerful acting of the two ladies who play Julian's sisters. Oscar winners Wendy Hiller (Anna) and Geraldine Page (Carrie) are amazing in this picture. Anna is the more mature, careful sister, while Carrie is emotional and dramatic. Carrie's obsession with Julian is unhealthy, and Anna realizes this. And there is also some conflict with Julian's mother-in-law, and the people he's scheming to make money with. Honestly, unless Ms Hiller or Ms Page is onscreen, then this film bores me. As Carrie, Geraldine Page gave another of her incredible screen performances. From "little girl flirty" to "self righteously indignant", Ms Page doesn't strike a false note once in this picture. Carrie's obsession with her brother causes trouble for everyone else, and in some ways resembles the character Alma that Page played in "Summer and Smoke". As Anna, Wendy Hiller perfectly plays the older sister who's spent years worrying and caring for her siblings, yet all the time knowing what the deep secret is in her family's attic. Gene Tierney is impressive in a small role as Dean Martin's mother-in-law, as is Larry Gates as the vengeful businessman Martin deals with. But despite Dean Martin's top billing, this is a show for the talents of two gifted actresses, with Geraldine Page and Wendy Hiller making the most of this Southern gothic melodrama.