My Grading System

A+ = Masterpiece (I hold back on this one.) / A = Great. / A- = Really Good. / B+ = Good. / B = Decent (Serviceable). / B- = Flawed but okay (For those times there's something redeeming about the work). / C+ = Not very good (Skip it). C = Bad. / C- = Awful. / F = Complete Disaster (I hold back on this one too).

Note on Spoilers: I will try to avoid ruining a story by going into too much detail. But if I wish to include some revealing points to my analysis I will try to remember to add a separate spoiler paragraph.

Sunday, January 15, 2012

This Sporting Life (1963)

Richard Harris plays a Rugby player who loves a woman who doesn't love him back.  He's a boorish and stubborn fool who seems to carry a rage in his gut.  It's a brilliant performance, the one that made Harris a star.  I liked the film but it's not exceptional.  I did like the non-linear editing style and think there's a lot to point out as great.  I just wish it was better paced and that it had a stronger ending.  Grade: B.
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