A surprisingly great film

All three leading female actresses are magnificent - particularly Davis. The script is also masterful - it completely nails both the humor and the drama. A well-told story with highly memorable and synergistic acting performances.

One of the best dialogue films of all time. Yes it's about an aging actress, but she does so with style even if it is at an oblique angle, and she doesn't resort to denial. Her love relationship is not really believable, but the dialogue between them makes up for it. George Sanders is absolutely perfect with his glib zingers and droll observations, and Marilyn Monroe solidified the dumb blond archetype with this role. It is indeed a bumpy, enjoyable (ride). 6 Oscars including Best Picture.

It's one of those movies that seem boring if you're not really into it. But the dialogue and writing is consistently superb, which kept my interest.

Can a script be TOO perfect? True, these characters are aristocratic theater socialites, but the dialog from every single character is just too consistently clever and intelligent. But that's not really a major gripe, just more of an observation. The script truly is good, and the performances to back it up are great as well. Bette Davis of course steals the show as the aging actress. She comes across so genuine. Despite my small nitpick, this is a very good movie.

The cynicism of this movie is something I found very appealing. I was very satisfied with what became of the seemingly innocent, idealistic Eve.

I sympathised with Eve too much to enjoy the movie showing what a terrible woman she is. Also, it is much overrated. I do admit that the film is pretty decent but that's all.

Ain't no way to live... being a bitch I mean. The screenplay was perfect and the insecurities of Margo, especially in contrast to Eve's inner manipulator, were presented beautifully by Davis. Very involving, very entertaining, and the outcome rules... When Dewitt turned, Nazareth's "Hair of the Dog" started to play in my head, lol.

Brilliant script and superb performances by both Davis and Baxter.

Sublime script where every single line is pretty much perfect. The only problem is the rest of the movie is very average and not at all re-watchable.

Mankiewicz's jaundiced look at the show biz battle zone better known as Broadway is probably the summit of Hollywood moviemaking; it's as finely crafted an entertainment as we're likely to see. What gives this cynical high comedy its emotional resonance and depth, however, is the poignance with which Davis plays Margo Channing, the just-turned-40 actress who's a living monument to enormous talent and volcanic temperament.

Davis at her best

A terrific film but I feel it's a bit dated today. In fact, It'll be a one-time watch for you but still worth the watch. Great cast, awesome acting by Bette Davis, Anne Baxter, George Saunders and a wonderful script to it.

As Philip Seymour Hoffman would say in CAPOTE, "I don't see what all the fuss is about".

I gotta say, I don't see what the big deal is. It's solid melodrama, well-written and with fine acting, but it's not earth-shattering or anything. Too many big twists seem to happen at the drop of a hat.

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