Sunset Boulevard review – Hollywood never looked more glorious or more tragic

OMG 🤯 Sunset Boulevard is like a time capsule that never gets old! The way it portrays the dark side of Hollywood is soooo relevant even after 75 years. I mean, can you imagine living in LA and getting caught up in this crazy world where people are obsessed with their past glory? 🤪 It's like they say, "the show must go on" but at what cost?

I love how the film doesn't sugarcoat anything - it's like a harsh warning sign that says "don't get too comfortable with your fame and fortune". Gloria Swanson is EVERYTHING as Norma Desmond, she's like a ghostly apparition haunting Sunset Boulevard. And William Holden's character, Joe Gillis... he's just so relatable 😂.

The thing I find most fascinating about this film is how it still delivers a satisfying ending after all these years. It's like the ultimate cautionary tale - be careful what you wish for and don't get too caught up in the glamour of Hollywood. Can't help but admire the script, it's like poetry! 👏

And can we talk about Nancy Olson's character, Betty Schaefer? She adds this whole new layer to the story with her genuine scriptwriting skills 😊. I think that's what makes Sunset Boulevard so special - it's not just a ghost story or a romance, it's a commentary on the dangers of excessive admiration for Hollywood.

I'm seriously obsessed with this film right now 💖, have you seen it? What do you think about its message? 🤔
 
I'm literally obsessed with Sunset Boulevard!!! 🤩 The way it explores the darker side of Hollywood is so fascinating and I love how Gloria Swanson brings Norma Desmond to life 💥 Her performance is insane! But what I think really sets this film apart is its message - it's like, we need to be careful not to get too caught up in our admiration for old-school Hollywood, you know? 🌃 It's a cautionary tale that still resonates today. And can we talk about William Holden's character, Joe Gillis? 😍 He's so relatable! The way the film balances style and tragedy is just perfection. I'm gonna rewatch it ASAP 💫
 
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