Giant (1956)
Giant lived up to its title, in every sense of the word. It starred the famously tall Rock Hudson and Elizabeth Taylor, a petite woman with a larger-than-life personality off screen. George Stevens, one of the great Hollywood legends, directed the movie, and James Dean tragically died before the film was released, elevating it to an entirely different echelon. And at three and a half hours, it certainly had a gigantic running time as well.
While there are more all-American themes, such as settlers and Native Americans, or the Revolutionary War, Giant is one of the movies that came out of the 1950s that has become a classic and a must-see, even though it’s not so fantastic anyone will really want to watch it over and over again. Rock Hudson’s character comes from money; oil runs through his veins. He picks the strong-tempered Liz Taylor for a wife, and she doesn’t always fit in with his lifestyle. Instead, she seeks solace in her friendship with James Dean, a common hired hand, who represents the absolute opposite of her husband. One scrapes and claws for a chance to become a giant. The other already is, but he risks losing everything by resting on his laurels.
If you like this epic, you’ll see it as a powerful metaphor for the American Dream, and you’ll say it earned its eight Oscar nominations and win for Best Director. If you don’t like it, you’ll probably call it overrated and merely enjoy looking at the beautiful scenery—and the pretty Texas landscape. Nothing’s better than staring at pretty people on the big screen, and Liz, Jimmy, and Rock certainly make up for a lagging story. Dean gives a startling performance given his youth, but it’s heartbreaking to watch him in the film. Onscreen in the movie, he reaches an older age than he did in real life. But if you can make it through the sadness, you’ll get to see him in cowboy hat. It’s worth it.
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While there are more all-American themes, such as settlers and Native Americans, or the Revolutionary War, Giant is one of the movies that came out of the 1950s that has become a classic and a must-see, even though it’s not so fantastic anyone will really want to watch it over and over again. Rock Hudson’s character comes from money; oil runs through his veins. He picks the strong-tempered Liz Taylor for a wife, and she doesn’t always fit in with his lifestyle. Instead, she seeks solace in her friendship with James Dean, a common hired hand, who represents the absolute opposite of her husband. One scrapes and claws for a chance to become a giant. The other already is, but he risks losing everything by resting on his laurels.
If you like this epic, you’ll see it as a powerful metaphor for the American Dream, and you’ll say it earned its eight Oscar nominations and win for Best Director. If you don’t like it, you’ll probably call it overrated and merely enjoy looking at the beautiful scenery—and the pretty Texas landscape. Nothing’s better than staring at pretty people on the big screen, and Liz, Jimmy, and Rock certainly make up for a lagging story. Dean gives a startling performance given his youth, but it’s heartbreaking to watch him in the film. Onscreen in the movie, he reaches an older age than he did in real life. But if you can make it through the sadness, you’ll get to see him in cowboy hat. It’s worth it.
Want to watch it? Click here to watch it on ok.ru. And thanks "jes white" for posting!
More James Dean movies here!
More Elizabeth Taylor movies here!