A Stark Reminder

Rating: 8/10 (9 May 2014)

The Grapes of Wrath (1940), directed by John Ford is a dramatic film about the depression; and is based off of John Steinbeck's novel. The Joad family are in search for a better life, and head towards California. This film is very dramatic, and showcases the Great Depression and its many struggles. It shows people living in deplorable conditions and the set pieces are great. The film does a good job at showing the environment, which was the Midwestern United States. The camera shots by John Ford are amazing and capture the scope and the feel of the scenes. This story is such a good one, that when presented with the opportunity, you should watch it if you haven't already. Overall, I give The Grapes of Wrath(1940) an 8 out of 10.