This blog entry is part of my “movie year countdown”. To read more about that check out my first Spout filmblog entry.
Rebel Without a Cause
I wonder what kind of iconic performances James Dean might have created beyond this if he had survived. His style was very loose, engaging, real, emotional, but very individual. What could he have evolved into?
There's no question this role and performance were one of the most iconic in screen history. I was infatuated by Dean at times, but I haven't been converted into joining his cult following. And I think the movie overall is well done for what it is, but to me it can be rather corny.
Interesting to get a few peeks of an early Dennis Hopper though.
Rating: 7/10