Orphans of the Storm

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William L @RT77267842 01/09/2021 Orphans of the Storm may not be top-tier Griffith, but it does carry many of his distinctive hallmarks - the many close-ups of faces, his integration of personal interpretation of social criticism (here, railing against Bolshevism and autocratic monarchy), and the penchant for extraordinary sets and costumes. Though it can't help but feel as if it takes a bit too much inspiration from A Tale of Two Cities, it's still a realtively wholesome, measured, and well-produced film that has aged far better than Griffith's more controversial output. There is a somewhat strange attempt to integrate some of the slapstick humor that had been gaining popularity since Griffith's more one-note dramas had ceased to maintain their status as sole masters of the American box office, and it doesn't seem to add much to the narrative, instead feeling somewhat out of place. Not a popular classic, but a technical achievement. (3.5/5) See more s r @ScottR 01/15/2018 1001 movies to see before you die. An overlong melodrama. See more 09/23/2016 D. W Griffth's ambitious epic is about two orphans who must fend for themselves, especially when one becomes blind. The movie is high in suspense and plot lines, but with skill the director is able to keep things interesting throughout the long running time. See more 08/16/2016 Sprawling epic tale of two sisters during the time of the revolutions in France. In many ways this film rivals the 1939 epic Gone With the Wind: A long film which takes place over several years, kindness in the face of adversity, the passing of established society, and girls becoming women by trials of all sort. Not to mention the lavish costumes, sets, and well weaved story-lines. Based on a mid 19th century French play, this was the fifth adaption to the silent screen - and likely the best. I just wish the doctor had had a larger part in the midst of the maelstrom. There is an intermission about 2/3 of the way into the film, so it could be watched in segments. See more 05/08/2015 Spectacular silent movie See more 05/04/2015 While such great and inventive films were being made in Europe (Caligari, Korkarlen, Dr Mabuse, Nosferatu), D. W. Griffith got stuck in the same formula, which does not make an enjoyable viewing experience for a modern day audience. Nevertheless, for great cinema lovers, the movie offers great acting and compeling storytelling filled with romance, drama, violence and politics. See more Read all reviews

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