tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7539700916676246998.post2557158994526552884..comments2024-03-13T10:58:10.011-07:00Comments on Streams of Unconsciousness: Is 1939 Overrated or are 1940 and 1941 Underrated?Richard Hourulahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12354136203258901360noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7539700916676246998.post-37295235998328706782009-07-09T18:02:01.976-07:002009-07-09T18:02:01.976-07:00I see. I know several people who love the original...I see. I know several people who love the original far more, but I personally prefer the '44 version.<br /><br />This is probably partially because I saw the remake first. But, also I had a few problems (mostly with the script). For instance: <br /><br />One doesn't see Paula/Bella as a normal person. You only see her as a mostly crazy person. I really enjoyed Ingrid's slow fall into insanity!<br /><br />Also, I had no idea why in the first place she married him! He was not nice at all to her. That was very strange! There was just one point in the film that he was (pretending to be) nice to her...near the end if I remember. Boyer was on and off, on and off, on and off all the time.<br /><br />Also, I didn't like how it showed Walbrook taking the brooch. I thought it was more interesting when the audience wasn't sure if Paula/Bella was crazy or not.<br /><br />I did like Walbrook breaking free from the ropes (it showed just how much possessed with the jewels he was), but I didn't like Bella's response to it. She was no longer confident and in control. Now she was scared and screaming, showing that he still had power over her.<br /><br />I did enjoy the 1940 version! Just not as much as the remake.<br /><br />Oh, sorry about this long comment (and if I sound idiotic pay no attention...;-D)!<br /><br />-MillieMilliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08562702535170134885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7539700916676246998.post-71047327091488305182009-07-09T09:31:36.134-07:002009-07-09T09:31:36.134-07:00To answer the question in the title - I think it&#...To answer the question in the title - I think it's more that '40 and '41 are underrated. I think 1939 certainly deserves its reputation as an amazing year for cinema. I probably enjoy more films from that year than any other, but when you compare the very best films from each year it is pretty close.Scottnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7539700916676246998.post-77428332202759289602009-07-09T06:24:41.038-07:002009-07-09T06:24:41.038-07:00Here, Here!! I couldn't agree with you more an...Here, Here!! I couldn't agree with you more and have been of a similar opinion for years. I also think 1937 is such a year...THE AWFUL TRUTH, LOST HORIZON, EASY LIVING, A STAR IS BORN, etc. Great post.<br /><br />RupertRuperthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15526556689348727001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7539700916676246998.post-91343307709100191112009-07-08T10:17:21.081-07:002009-07-08T10:17:21.081-07:00I completely agree with you on that. I'd have ...I completely agree with you on that. I'd have to go with 1940 as my favorite out of the three years though. Excellent entry, as always.Jodynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7539700916676246998.post-31149122005336656662009-07-08T09:38:20.416-07:002009-07-08T09:38:20.416-07:00I just think it develops the story better. In the ...I just think it develops the story better. In the later version I find the three stars distracting from the darkness of the plot. The villain is also more menacing to me in the orignal.Richard Hourulahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12354136203258901360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7539700916676246998.post-41442186809744383502009-07-08T08:45:27.005-07:002009-07-08T08:45:27.005-07:00You are absolutely right. I have far more favorite...You are absolutely right. I have far more favorite films in from 1940/1941 then 1939!<br /><br /><br />So, you like the original Gaslight better? Why? (I hope I don't sound too annoying! Because I am sincerely curious.)Milliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08562702535170134885noreply@blogger.com