All About Eve

Waited a bit to blog about this, but overall I enjoyed it quite a bit. I think it may be the most natural role Bette Davis has ever played and I am shocked she didn't win an Oscar. On that note I was surprised at the depth of the female cast in this film with strong performances by Anne Baxter, Thelma Ritter, and Celeste Holm. The cameo by Marilyn Monroe wasn't bad either. The male acting with the exception of Gary Merrill left a bit to be desired. I did find certain portions, such as the Sarah Siddons award presentation, voice overs, and end shot of the new ingenue standing in the mirror a bit stilted but overall it was a tightly edited film.