The trajectory of THE BAREFOOT CONTESSA is so relentless that it doesn't even bother with the pretense of suspense. It is a story of ragstoriches, richestotragedy, and the tragedy is such a foregone conclusion that the movie begins with the endthe...read the complete Barefoot Contessa, The (1954) review at David Dalgleish
A curious examination of the ruthlessness of Hollywood from All About Eve writer-director Joseph L Mankiewicz, The Barefoot Contessa rails against the moneymen, the publicists, and the hangers-on, but thanks to its idealised view of the creative members...read the complete Barefoot Contessa, The (1954) review at Channel 4 Film (--)