This picture is glossy, stylishly photographed, full of vibrant characters, with periods of excellent dialogue. It was fun seeing several future stars in their first big movie roles...but I didn't like it.
I gave the movie 4 stars because of the qualities listed above, but I found it to be a high-powered soap opera that really did not develop the characters well because of a lack of time (even in 150 minutes!)for developing that many major characters. It was also hard to LIKE any of the characters, except perhaps for Polly, as she seemed one of the few characters with a modicum of common sense (though not always). Aside from that, it was depressing, aggravating and sad. I know there are those who love this movie, and I am disappointed because I expected to love it, too. For me, the best thing about it was when it was over.
I gave the movie 4 stars because of the qualities listed above, but I found it to be a high-powered soap opera that really did not develop the characters well because of a lack of time (even in 150 minutes!)for developing that many major characters. It was also hard to LIKE any of the characters, except perhaps for Polly, as she seemed one of the few characters with a modicum of common sense (though not always). Aside from that, it was depressing, aggravating and sad. I know there are those who love this movie, and I am disappointed because I expected to love it, too. For me, the best thing about it was when it was over.