756 This heartwrenching drama, made in 1950, is as fresh today as it was 52 years ago. For ONCE the kids and the adults are'nt treated like morons, and the message is quite evidentally clear. The acting here is first rate, the cinematography and lighting are quite incredible, especially for a social film. Music is powerful and yet not overbearing. Not 100% free in questionable behaviour though, as the scene with the psychiatrist letting Tommy play with a toy arrow gun is a bit troubling, but other then that, a truly memorable achievement. Highly reccomended! One of the best social guidance films ever seen! Spuzz 2002-12-27 23:29:42 2002-12-27 23:28:33 5 9107 So well done you almost forget the sexism! This beautifully shot, scripted and directed film (carried by the kid's great performance) uses its mastery of form to help you accept the conclusion of the kindly psychologist and the crack team of counselors taking the place of Tommy's ineffectual father: It's all Mama's fault. Why not blame her? She's all too willing to accept the blame. And the filmmakers certainly don't make it seem as if there's any other way to slice it. That said, it's a near-perfect example of 1950s propaganda. So Well Done... DrAwkward 2004-02-01 18:35:06 2004-02-01 18:35:06 4 2 4.50