The Grapes of Wrath - Emotional & Historical

Rating: 8/10 (10 May 2013)

Although "The Grapes of Wrath" was released in the wake of John Steinbeck's award winning novel, and had big shoes to fill, Ford (the movie's director) accurately depicted the emotional and historic significance that Steinbeck had done the previous year. The viewers follow the Joad family as they battle the effects of The Dust Bowl and struggle with the economic hardships that plagued many families during the Great Depression. Tom Joad returns home from jail (where he spent 4 years serving a murder charge) to find his family's farm destroyed and desolate, and his family facing eviction the next day. The family begin their trek to California only to arrive in a place with a starving job market. During their time in California Tom seems to do the family more harm than good with his justice-seeking attitude that send the family to multiple new locations before Tom's final departure from the family. This film draws out the high-levels of emotion that many encounter when they reflect on this historical time in U.S. history. This film is a must see for anybody who is looking for a great plot with historical significance!