Movie Review: Forever Darling
Last night, I watched the 1955 movie Forever Darling (starring Lucille Ball, Desi Arnaz, and James Mason). A short synopsis of the film: Lucille Ball (housewife) and Desi Arnaz (insecticide developer) have been married for several years (and have no children as of yet). They are drifting apart, and Lucille's guardian angel decides to step in and help the couple improve their marriage.
Overall, I would give the movie a six out of a ten. Below are some of my objections and things I found praise-worthy.
From a Christian and moral standpoint: I would give a thumbs-up to the message of a husband and wife needing to work together (and not have their own separate agendas, floating along in different directions). (It is sad that Lucille and Desi evidently couldn't follow their own advice in this movie.) Although I do believe in angels, I don't agree with exactly how Lucille's angel was portrayed -- and, frankly, I squirmed a little when Lucille tried to flirt with the angel. Other things that bothered me included all the fussing that Lucy and Desi do, and Desi's occasional rudeness.
From a fashion standpoint: Lucille's clothing and hair styles are fun to observe. Watch for the little things, like the lining of her coat and the front of her vest matching. (I also loved her clothing in the breakfast scene.)
Other comments: It suprised me that Desi (as a scientist) was out spraying for bugs with a new chemical that was stronger than DDT wearing NO safety equipment. It was a reminder of how much more careful we are now, a little over 50 years later, with chemicals.
Overall, I would give the movie a six out of a ten. Below are some of my objections and things I found praise-worthy.
From a Christian and moral standpoint: I would give a thumbs-up to the message of a husband and wife needing to work together (and not have their own separate agendas, floating along in different directions). (It is sad that Lucille and Desi evidently couldn't follow their own advice in this movie.) Although I do believe in angels, I don't agree with exactly how Lucille's angel was portrayed -- and, frankly, I squirmed a little when Lucille tried to flirt with the angel. Other things that bothered me included all the fussing that Lucy and Desi do, and Desi's occasional rudeness.
From a fashion standpoint: Lucille's clothing and hair styles are fun to observe. Watch for the little things, like the lining of her coat and the front of her vest matching. (I also loved her clothing in the breakfast scene.)
Other comments: It suprised me that Desi (as a scientist) was out spraying for bugs with a new chemical that was stronger than DDT wearing NO safety equipment. It was a reminder of how much more careful we are now, a little over 50 years later, with chemicals.
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