I haven't seen Ryan's Daughter in many years. I remember at the time being stunned by the physical beauty. Even at 12 I was stunned by what I felt from Miles, Howard and especially Mitchum, none of whom I had ever heard of. David Lean? His name was all over the posters but it meant nothing. I remember being hypnotized by the beauty, the cruelty and jealousy of the townspeople, a beautiful score and such gorgeous color. For a 12 year old there was also an explicit sex scene.
Even as a kid, the story seemed to get overwhelmed by the grandeur of the visuals. But thinking back it wasn't about the story but such powerful dynamics among many different relationships. I can't remember exactly what it was but I remember Leo McKern's character doing something horrible to his own daughter.
I just resaw it. Everything I remember I still feel. The interesting relationships are powerful. But the script doesn't have a story..
Never boring, often thrilling. It is not a movie but a mini-series.
It is understandable that audiences didn't know what to make of it.
Regardless, don't miss it if you get a chance. To see what Lean could do without a script, is absolutely breathtaking..
Even as a kid, the story seemed to get overwhelmed by the grandeur of the visuals. But thinking back it wasn't about the story but such powerful dynamics among many different relationships. I can't remember exactly what it was but I remember Leo McKern's character doing something horrible to his own daughter.
I just resaw it. Everything I remember I still feel. The interesting relationships are powerful. But the script doesn't have a story..
Never boring, often thrilling. It is not a movie but a mini-series.
It is understandable that audiences didn't know what to make of it.
Regardless, don't miss it if you get a chance. To see what Lean could do without a script, is absolutely breathtaking..
