Of Human Bondage

Rating: Not Rated

Movie Release Date: July 20, 1934

DVD Release Date: January 22, 2002

Plot 411: One man's journey of love for a woman who doesn't love him back.

Review: This movie made me so frustrated and annoyed. It wasn't that it was a bad movie, but it was just upsetting in many ways. Philip (Leslie Howard) was madly in love with a flirtatious waitress (Bette Davis). His love makes him a fool for her, and in the end it turns him into a bitter person. It's so tragic that a love as big as his is snuffed out so viciously. On the other hand, the waitress is portrayed as a gold-digging slut while she is really just trying to get ahead in life and using all that she has to her advantage. I suppose it could be a reflection of the times, but they don't give her credit for being a tough woman.

Watch It: For Bette Davis in action - you cannot deny this woman.

Skip It: If you're a real stickler for British accents. One thing I didn't like about this film was that I found it difficult to understand Davis' accent. Maybe it was just the tone of her voice though? It is pretty high and screechy at times.

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