Rebel Without a Cause (1955)
“You’re tearing me apart!” has become the go-to catchphrase when imitating James Dean and referencing his signature movie Rebel Without a Cause, and for good reason: this movie lifts the lid on the new post-war generation. The 1950s rebels annoyed the pants off of their parents for the simple reason that they had no reason to be so upset. They didn’t have to fight in WWII, they weren’t scared that a monster would destroy the world, and they had cushy suburban lives with beautiful houses, white picket fences, and golden retrievers. James Dean, Sal Mineo, and Natalie Wood personify that teenage angst in a movie that still stands the test of time. There’s still an irritatingly large group of young people who have the world at their fingertips and still complain and get into trouble. James Dean’s problem is that his dad, Jim Backus, lets his wife boss him around—really? The less problems we actually have, the more we create.
Until teenagers learn that their problems are not the center of the universe—and believe me, I won’t hold my breath for that great day—this 1955 drama will touch everyone with its powerful performances. Following decades of stylized acting, new actors wore their hearts on their sleeves. James Dean is so vulnerable, if you so much as breathe on him, he’ll burst into tears. Natalie Wood is given her own tearful monologue; her feelings are hurt because her dad doesn’t approve of her makeup style. Again, if you look at her funny, her permanently wobbly voice will break and her tears will flow.
This is actually a pretty sad movie, since the young kids’ pain is very real. No one wants to see children in pain or in tears. Rebel Without a Cause isn’t a feel-good movie, especially because the leading actor didn’t even live to attend the premiere. None of James Dean’s three theatrical movies are feel-good movies, so it’s always a good idea to have a comedy ready to cheer you up. Watching his immortal pout and uncontrollable heartbreak is sometimes too much to handle.
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More James Dean movies here!
Until teenagers learn that their problems are not the center of the universe—and believe me, I won’t hold my breath for that great day—this 1955 drama will touch everyone with its powerful performances. Following decades of stylized acting, new actors wore their hearts on their sleeves. James Dean is so vulnerable, if you so much as breathe on him, he’ll burst into tears. Natalie Wood is given her own tearful monologue; her feelings are hurt because her dad doesn’t approve of her makeup style. Again, if you look at her funny, her permanently wobbly voice will break and her tears will flow.
This is actually a pretty sad movie, since the young kids’ pain is very real. No one wants to see children in pain or in tears. Rebel Without a Cause isn’t a feel-good movie, especially because the leading actor didn’t even live to attend the premiere. None of James Dean’s three theatrical movies are feel-good movies, so it’s always a good idea to have a comedy ready to cheer you up. Watching his immortal pout and uncontrollable heartbreak is sometimes too much to handle.
Want to watch it? Click here to see it on ok.ru and thanks "Classic Movies Kristine Rose" for posting!
More James Dean movies here!