Appraisal: Unlike many recent films, 'Studs Lonigan' avoids patronizing the viewer by telling him what to think of what happens on-screen. Formally, it has a style that is modern for its era, in terms of editing, musical score, and of course the superb screenplay, that manages to be terse (1h35), funny on occasion and eventually moving, in an uncompromisingly unsentimental fashion. A remarkable picture. Added to my favorites of 1960, in the 11th position.
Rating: 79
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