In this film based on a Neil Simon play, newlyweds Corie, a free spirit, and Paul Bratter, an uptight lawyer, share a sixth-floor apartment in Greenwich Village. Soon after their marriage, Corie tries to find a companion for mother, Ethel, who is now alone, and sets up Ethel with neighbor Victor. Inappropriate behavior on a double date causes conflict, and the young couple considers divorce..
✓ Released: [realease]
✓ Runtime : 106 minutes
✓ Genre: Comedy, Romance
✓ Stars: Robert Redford, Jane Fonda, Charles Boyer, Mildred Natwick, Herb Edelman
✓ Director: Charles Grenzbach, Joseph LaShelle, Hal B. Wallis, Edith Head, Hal Pereira
The Barefoot in the Park (1967) is another solid showing, complete with good performances and an intriguing mystery, but there's a lack of artistic ambition here that keeps it from elevating to the higher tiers of the genre.Although its storytelling isn't particularly innovative, The Barefoot in the Park (1967) is an absorbing piece of television, with the potential to boost the appeal of Polish productions for an international audience."
Barefoot in the Park (1967) is staring with Robert Redford, Jane Fonda, Charles Boyer, Mildred Natwick, Herb Edelman, a compelling, flawed story of true crime and obsession - and its flaws are part of what make it so intriguing. the movie can be very difficult to watch; it's haunting and incredibly sad. But that's also what made it all the more moving, in the end, to see the survivors join together: bonding, smiling, and living their lives in the light.
What gives Cursed its edge is the source material, which subverts centuries of lore and oppressive systems. The Netflix adaptation isn't nearly as captivating, but it still manages to be a quaint escape from reality. For better or worse, filmmaker Charles Grenzbach, Joseph LaShelle, Hal B. Wallis, Edith Head, Hal Pereira juggles two parallel storylines. Basketball fans will be able to follow along with no problem, most already familiar with the story, but newcomers might find all the jumping around confusing.