Cannery Row is a quaint, philosophical and evocative film that captures the indefatigable spirit of a unique group of individuals. The casting is superb. Nolte and Winger play off each other perfectly. Its hard to imagine Raquel Welch as Suzy (originally signed for the part and filmed some preliminary scenes before being replaced).
Just as memorable is the soundtrack, it creates a musical backdrop that simply adds to tbe overall effect of the movie. Cannery Row is sweet yet not saccharin. I particulary enjoyed the subplot concerning Doc and the Seer.
In previous reviews, I have described certain films having a "watchability factor." Cannery Row rates extremely high in this area. The story reaches the audience on several levels. It even inspired me to try a beer milk shake (not bad really, though not recommended for the lactose-intolerant). Cheers!
Just as memorable is the soundtrack, it creates a musical backdrop that simply adds to tbe overall effect of the movie. Cannery Row is sweet yet not saccharin. I particulary enjoyed the subplot concerning Doc and the Seer.
In previous reviews, I have described certain films having a "watchability factor." Cannery Row rates extremely high in this area. The story reaches the audience on several levels. It even inspired me to try a beer milk shake (not bad really, though not recommended for the lactose-intolerant). Cheers!
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