Youth Class Struggle
A film full of young talent destined for stardom, in a story of youth gangs, premature deaths and family reconciliations, directed by Francis Ford Copolla who, after the enormous success and recognition in the 70s, spent the following decade far more removed from favors of the public and the critics.
This Outsiders isn't a bad movie, but it doesn't quite convince either. A tear-jerking social drama, but Spielberg is better at emotional manipulation than Copolla, clearly more at ease when violence is amoral, as in the Mafia or at wars.
It is interesting to see these young actors at the beginning of their careers directed at the best level, but this is certainly not an anthology work by the director.
This Outsiders isn't a bad movie, but it doesn't quite convince either. A tear-jerking social drama, but Spielberg is better at emotional manipulation than Copolla, clearly more at ease when violence is amoral, as in the Mafia or at wars.
It is interesting to see these young actors at the beginning of their careers directed at the best level, but this is certainly not an anthology work by the director.