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The Miracle Worker (1962)
Rate:
10
Viewed:
8/06, 2/17
8/06:
Shame on anyone who thinks The Miracle Worker is short of perfection.
It's one of the most emotionally powerful pictures made. Patty Duke and Anne Bancroft earned Oscars for their performances.
Truth be told, all the credit goes to the child star for creating the intended effect.
All in all, The Miracle Worker is unforgettable.
2/17:
The Miracle Worker is a powerful, moving story about how Helen Keller was shown the light through language.
Hence, everybody has done an excellent job of making that to be the focal point because it's what happened. Once
language acquisition begins, she's able to communicate her thoughts and make sense out of the world she lives in.
All of Helen Keller's animal-like behavior was the result of not having the privilege of either. It's why, after learning
sign language, she was finally able to tap into her potential.
The Oscar wins for Patty Duke and Anne Bancroft are deserving, and the former's performance is in the top ten of
all time. Victor Jory and Inga Swenson don't get enough credit as Helen Keller's parents. They are both outstanding.
The displays of American Sign Language are clear, and there are no complaints from me.
All in all, if you weren't moved by The Miracle Worker, I guess you're emotionally dead.