Review of The Day of the Locust (1975) by Private U — 04 Oct 2007
A curious masterwork by Schlesinger, with a gutsy cast, taking a dystopic look at the Hollywood of the 1930s. It follows the choatic love/sex/non-sex life of Faye Greener (Karen Black), who has a notable effect on all the men she meets.
The whole film verges on a lustful, psychotic maelstrom - yet with well-defined, likable characters - everyone is corrupted, seduced and beaten up by dreams of stardom, success and by the underground of studio life.
The climax is grotesque, visceral and true - an amazing set-piece of 70s cinema. This is a classic, a genuine and beautiful movie, thought-provoking and entertaining. Though Burgess Meredith was nominated for an Oscar, it should've been William Atherton and Donald Sutherland - Sutherland should've got an Oscar for his portrayal of 'Homer Simpson' - the original Homer Simpson - it's sheer genius!
This review of The Day of the Locust (1975) was written by Private U on 04 October 2007.
The Day of the Locust has generally received positive reviews.
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