A loving portrait of one of the great SNL comedians, "Love, Gilda" was a personal eye-opener. Outside of a few characters, I knew *of* her and this was a welcome history lesson.
Most surprising is her admission of reticence, a personality trait uncharacteristic of her outlandish stage presence. And I was absolutely unprepared for her cancer diagnosis. Her determination during this period is invigorating, and this is where the eyes get misty.
A crucial supporting character in this story is Gene Wilder, whose positive influence on her life is pure chicken soup for the soul (a trite description, I know, but it just fits). Gene is good people.
This film is moving in the best possible sense, befitting such a luminous human being.
Most surprising is her admission of reticence, a personality trait uncharacteristic of her outlandish stage presence. And I was absolutely unprepared for her cancer diagnosis. Her determination during this period is invigorating, and this is where the eyes get misty.
A crucial supporting character in this story is Gene Wilder, whose positive influence on her life is pure chicken soup for the soul (a trite description, I know, but it just fits). Gene is good people.
This film is moving in the best possible sense, befitting such a luminous human being.