They Shoot Horses, Don't They?

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Fred T Jun 28 This was surprisingly good. Not yr usual american film tosh See more Julian S @akajulianscott May 23 Shot in sequence, and it shows. The pace sags at times—just as it would in a real-time dance marathon—but Fonda carves through, weary and razor-sharp, a bracing contrast to the vaudeville around her. She’s our anchor. We move in lockstep with her. See more Doris B @DorriePA Feb 22 I watched this movie, years ago. One of the most depressing, but thought-provoking representations of the desperation of the Depression, and the lengths people were willing to go to, to get money just to survive! It is an incredible movie, but hard to get through, because you really feel for these people. See more Russ G Dec 25 It might have resonated with those old enough to have lived through the depression, but hasn't aged well as modern audiences won't put much stock in it. The cinematography, sets, and costumes are all well done but it relies far too much on atmospherics with little of the characters' motivations explained. The only characters for whom I had any respect were the minor ones who got a few meals and a place to stay for a few days and had the good sense to move on. Bruce Dern's character torturing his pregnant partner was just too much; I was expecting a miscarriage as part of this sick plot line. It's two hours of absurdity, cruelty, and mental illness that seems to have little point besides the male lead reciting the title as the closing line. Fonda's character turns from determined to the ultimate quitter. It's New Hollywood but it's far from new anymore so give it a hard pass. See more CodyZamboni Z Dec 16 Movie is brutal and bleak, Staged so you feel the pain of the marathon dance contestants, You are there, in all its' sweaty claustrophobic realism as the couples dance for months, Residing in disgusting conditions and getting little sleep, The pain and exhaustion is forefront, especially during the grueling derby sequences. To the movie's credit, it goes all in on the cynicism angle, There is no let up. Stellar performances by all, See more Julie E 12/12/2024 Although the dance marathon of the movie is a dated kind of activity, the characters, their interactions, their reactions, and the revelations of their lives stand the test of time. See more Read all reviews

They Shoot Horses, Don't They?

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