Very well executed

Excellent but underrated film

Crappy film

There are moments that feel comical, some horrific, and some downright inspiring but the tonal shifts hardly matter as the end results come to a film that's perfect for this time.

Anderson's movie is derivative.It looks like lite Douglas Sirk: the spoiled kid sister (played by Susan Kohner who worked with Sirk) is not unlike Marylee (Dorothy Malone) in "Written on the wind" ;besides ,Ruby's funeral will fatally make you think of that of Annie in "Imitation of life" ,a black choir singing "Free at last" replacing Mahalia Jackson.The screenwriters also borrow from Kazan's "splendor in the grass" as far as the two leads' fate is concerned.And the baby trick was used a hundred times or more in the thirties and forties melodramas (notably Bette Davis' "the big lie" and "the old maid" ;Olivia De Havilland' s "to each his own").Having said this,one must credit Natalie Wood for making the best of the stereotyped part of a go-getter;Robert Wagner's moody looks work wonders too when he plays the trumpet and in the scene when he backs Pearl Bailey's impressive vocals.This is the kind of movie they don't do anymore;this is the kind of story which could go on and on and on and on;in a word,it's the perfect soap opera ,and it still exists today in the form of the TV series.Like this?try these.......Peyton Place Mark Robson 1957Imitation of life Douglas Sirk 1959

This is one of the best films I have ever seen! The story, the plot,the actors, the directing, and everything about it! It shows reality,and how people really are. Back then and now. It is awesome! It is real, and it shows how our decisions can change our life. One small decision can alter our plans forever. But I love how it shows we need to let go of the past and realize the value of what is right there in front of us. This movie has some of the best acting I have ever seen. It is completely amazing and awesome! I love Natalie Wood in everything she does. They should really remake this movie. I couldn't imagine the actors they would get for the remake. I don't know any that would compare to the originals. Yet I really think that this is a story that needs to be retold to future generations. It is a forgotten film, but it should be known by all.

I saw the movie a year ago and I have to say it is good. Salome (Wood) found out that she was pregnant by Bixby (Wagner) felt that he couldn't support her and the child so she ran away from home. It was interesting when she ran into Tony (Hamilton) on the train and got married but he was unaware that she's pregnant with Chad's baby. When they both reach the university where he was attending, Catherine (Kohner) ran away from home as well but she wasn't pregnant. Things between Catherine and Salome wasn't peaches and cream. Catherine was used to get all the attention. Right after that Salome had her baby she somewhat reunite with Chad. Well y'all just have to see the movie there is a lot of twists

This is one of my favorite movies. I first saw it years ago while baby sitting as a teenager. The title is misleading and I'm sure many overlooked it. I have tried to find it to purchase but no one has it. Can anyone help me. There are 2 other movies I think have misleading titles but are "Top Tens" 10 North Frederick starring Gary Cooper and Ice Place with Robert Ryan, Martha Hyer, Carolyn Jones and Jim Backus. I can't find them either. My brother told me about this website and this was the first time I have gotten this close to either movie. I am glad to see others still having an appreciation for the classics. These movies along with All Susan Hayward movies make a rainy Sat. afternoon fantastic!