The problem with Keenan-Bolger's performance at the Goodman was that she seemed very obviously mentally challenged, no doubt about it. This made Matthew Morison seem like a horny young guy wanting to prey on a nice looking, but challenged young woman who is (as a result) an easy fuck. He's not a bad person, just immature with a lot of testosterone and not behaving responsibly about his future. Keenan-Bolger comes across as a girl where O'Hara is definitely a woman. Just IMO.
It's been a long time since I've seen the film, but I've always thought that the chances for a long happy marriage between Mimieux and George Hamilton were not good. I think de Havilland deep down inside knows this but wants her daughter to experience the relationship and perhaps motherhood even if it is shortlived. However, I probably need to watch the film again. |
