I have seen "Our Town" and in high school our Literature teacher forced us to act out the play. Because of this, I have a different impression of this TV broadcast of the play than some other folks. For me, it's a case of one time too many. In other words, since I am awfully familiar with this Thornton Wilder play, I really wasn't eager to see it again. But I did, simply because it stars Paul Newman as the narrator...and I'd watch this great actor in anything and everything!
The play is the play...and since it's a play, the dialog and plot should be identical between productions. So, instead I should focus on the quality of this filmed play. The acting is very good and Newman is as you'd expect...very good. Overall, well worth seeing IF you aren't like me...a guy who's seen it enough and didn't need to see this version. Still, it is well made.
The play is the play...and since it's a play, the dialog and plot should be identical between productions. So, instead I should focus on the quality of this filmed play. The acting is very good and Newman is as you'd expect...very good. Overall, well worth seeing IF you aren't like me...a guy who's seen it enough and didn't need to see this version. Still, it is well made.