Review: Sunset Boulevard

Sunset Boulevard is the story that many people in Hollywood live. It is about a woman named Norma Desmond who was adored by the masses until her age caught up with her. She faded into obscurity to live a life in which her only enjoyment is reminiscence of her younger days. She meets a struggling script writer and she shows him her own story she has written in which she will star in and re-launch her career. She asks him to touch it up since he has more experience, and the two of them partner up.

What follows is an amazing character driven story that is both engaging and emotional. As things unfold, we sympathize with what Norma has gone through, and how warped her mind has become. It makes us think about the people who have tasted glory only to be thrown to the floor, and how much it means to them that they regain that glory as if it has become their identity.

If I was to give one flaw about the movie, it would be that the ending is revealed at the beginning. It sets the tone and gives the audience an idea of what kind of events will unfold, though its a shame it couldn't have gone about this in another way to leave the end to be a grand reveal. Despite this flaw, the story is still gripping.

I consider this to be one of my favorite films, and instantly comes into my mind when I think about what a well written story should be like.

Final Verdict: Red. Make a stop on Sunset Boulevard.