This film is alright at most.
1. The pacing, especially towards the end, is ridiculously bad compared to the book, it is one of those films where just thing happens then thing happens with no development. An example of this is the ambulance scene which in the book is roughly 2 pages and goes much deeper than the film which is LITERALLY 15 seconds.
2. The potential was massive. This film is directed by Francis Ford Coppola, you know the same guy that made all the godfather films. It could have been great but some poor acting, dissapointing delivery of lines and lack luster pacing, it is ruined.
3. Johhny's death is so bad. He just opens his mouth and dies, there is no buildup and you actually forget he's dead for a bit because it almost feels like a joke or a gag because of how bad the acting is. There are no emotions on characters except for dally.
The singular redeeming quality Dally. Dally is the saving grace of this film and without him it would be a 4 out of 10 film. His character can somewhat deliver lines and has more emotional scenes compared to other characters who are just completely and utterly emotionless. His character also may be the only thing that moves the plot forward in a narratively fitting way despite being somewhat trashed by again the DISGUSTINGLY bad pacing.
There are also some pretty decent moments of cinematography in this film, clever shots through windows or different perspectives. However, most of it is very bland and has no taste. It makes the film feel dull even though it is meant to be action-packed mostly.
And yes, i have one final problem with the pacing, the opening. Pony boy is attacked in the OPENING CREDITS. In the book it is over 15 pages in, towards the end of chapter 1, it is so rushed.
TLDR: Film could have been great, ruined by bad acting, HORRIFIC pacing and bland cinematography.
1. The pacing, especially towards the end, is ridiculously bad compared to the book, it is one of those films where just thing happens then thing happens with no development. An example of this is the ambulance scene which in the book is roughly 2 pages and goes much deeper than the film which is LITERALLY 15 seconds.
2. The potential was massive. This film is directed by Francis Ford Coppola, you know the same guy that made all the godfather films. It could have been great but some poor acting, dissapointing delivery of lines and lack luster pacing, it is ruined.
3. Johhny's death is so bad. He just opens his mouth and dies, there is no buildup and you actually forget he's dead for a bit because it almost feels like a joke or a gag because of how bad the acting is. There are no emotions on characters except for dally.
The singular redeeming quality Dally. Dally is the saving grace of this film and without him it would be a 4 out of 10 film. His character can somewhat deliver lines and has more emotional scenes compared to other characters who are just completely and utterly emotionless. His character also may be the only thing that moves the plot forward in a narratively fitting way despite being somewhat trashed by again the DISGUSTINGLY bad pacing.
There are also some pretty decent moments of cinematography in this film, clever shots through windows or different perspectives. However, most of it is very bland and has no taste. It makes the film feel dull even though it is meant to be action-packed mostly.
And yes, i have one final problem with the pacing, the opening. Pony boy is attacked in the OPENING CREDITS. In the book it is over 15 pages in, towards the end of chapter 1, it is so rushed.
TLDR: Film could have been great, ruined by bad acting, HORRIFIC pacing and bland cinematography.