I very much like these movies of the late 50's/early 60's. Black and white. Low budget. Story and character driven and with a focus on realism. Populated by ordinary people and usually set in working class or poorer sections of the big city the movies usually are pathos heavy. "A Patch of Blue", and "The Pawnbroker," come immediately to mind. ..a sort of "film noir" without the rain swept city streets, gun molls and heists. That said, I was a tad disappointed in this movie because of the Meeker character. His motivation isn't entirely selfless and his actions as regards the Baker character can not be consider noble. Was it the deliberate intent of the movie's makers to show a dichotomy in the Meeker character's psychie to keep us guessing? Frankly, I'd prefer a more straight forward protagonist with a focus on the Baker character's recovery. That is why I only gave the movie 6 stars out of 10. Then again, that's just my opinion. Overall, a good movie and worth watching for those of us who enjoy good little flicks that are well done.
Review of Something Wild
