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The Glass Menagerie

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Tom Wingfield looks back on his relationship with his mother, Amanda, and sister, Laura, all of whom were abandoned by patriarch Mr. Wingfield 16 years earlier. Tom chafes at his dead-end job, while Amanda longs for the security of the past and frets anxiously about prospects for Laura, who has a crippled foot that has left her vulnerable and insecure. Tom invites a friend to dinner, whom Laura has known from school, raising Amanda's and Laura's hopes that a romantic match is possible.

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Jay Scott Globe and Mail Thankfully treats the text as sacred while the actors treat the characters as people. Dec 7, 2022 Full Review James Ivory Sight & Sound The best Menagerie I have ever seen on stage or screen. Jan 27, 2020 Full Review Alberto Abuín Espinof A film where Newman's staging and Henry Mancini's nostalgic soundtrack truly stands out. [Full review in Spanish] Nov 22, 2016 Full Review Chuck O'Leary Fantastica Daily Rated: 3/5 Oct 8, 2005 Full Review Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com Rated: 2/5 Jun 14, 2005 Full Review Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat Spirituality & Practice Remains true to the Chekhovian flavor of this classic by Tennessee Williams. Rated: 4/5 Aug 27, 2004 Full Review Read all reviews

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Alivia R I watched it because i had an assignment for school, it was so boring i almost fell asleep literly Rated 1 out of 5 stars 08/07/24 Full Review StephenPaul C The greatest 02 hours: and 14 minutes ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/07/23 Full Review steve d Really powerful version. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 03/30/23 Full Review Audience Member A really beautiful story that is told extremely well by John Malkovich and Joanne Woodward, but I just feel like something was lost in the translation for Karen Allen. I mean of course it's not intended to be realistic, John Malkovich says it himself in the opening, but the problem for her isn't realism its this strange sense I get from her like she's urgently waiting for something, but I know the character isn't. Overall, the film was good, not great. Of course Malkovich delivers a standout performance, but other than that the film was simply good. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/12/23 Full Review Audience Member It is such a tender and immense movie. There is just one room in the movie. But that one room becomes a place of despair and pain, which Tom Wingfield passes in and out of, making clear its reference to being tied down in the prosaic lifestyle. Yet - hence, tenderness - it's the oddest of all situations; he has a mother who is completely repelling, but he's still connected to her for she is his mother. He is connected to his sister, Laura in the same sort of way. Laura is a pitiful character locked in her mother's home by shyness. This is not to upset balance in this movie. There is the situation I've mentioned, but there is also a story, which gives active anticipation no matter how slim and forgettable it really is. Then there is - to some's surprise - dry humor. The latter I believe, for myself, is a consequence of great screenwriting. Tennessee Williams is a genius Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/26/23 Full Review Audience Member I enjoyed it. It awkward and sad at the same time. It has John Malkovich in it which is probably why I saw it. Anyways it's a lovely film with great acting. Not well known. I'm glad I found it. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/22/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Tom Wingfield looks back on his relationship with his mother, Amanda, and sister, Laura, all of whom were abandoned by patriarch Mr. Wingfield 16 years earlier. Tom chafes at his dead-end job, while Amanda longs for the security of the past and frets anxiously about prospects for Laura, who has a crippled foot that has left her vulnerable and insecure. Tom invites a friend to dinner, whom Laura has known from school, raising Amanda's and Laura's hopes that a romantic match is possible.
Director
Paul Newman
Rating
PG
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Box Office (Gross USA)
$332.9K
Runtime
2h 14m