All About Eve Reviews and Ratings


  • sirrobin2
    July 30, 2008
    sirrobin2
    This is Bette at her best. I wish I could have been on that set. Addison is a Queen for the top list
  • MusicFromSpace
    July 29, 2008
    MusicFromSpace
    ::sigh:: If only I could write HALF as well...

    The dialogue is like a whip to the spine. Sharp, strong and so quick that it makes this movie even more of a joy to watch again and again if only to catch it all.

    The story is compelling, and gives an interesting inside look at the...( read more) drama behind the scenes of theater-life.

    More than that, the acting is ridiculously good. I adore the relationship between Margo and her boyfriend Bill. Their back and forth sass and subtle sweetness is remarkable...

    This film is simply classic.

    ...as for Eve, I'd like to slap the broad.
  • rhp33
    July 29, 2008
    rhp33
    great Bette Davis movie. lots of memorable lines.
  • placeinthesun455
    July 28, 2008
    placeinthesun455
    a sharp and sinister drama ripe with clever intrigue, catty humour, and geniusly-written sabotage. the childlike insecurities and naivete of the theatrically-ensconced are richly portrayed by an ensemble cast who serve and consume some magnificent slices of poetic justice. a te...( read more)rrific classic film.
  • x0hn0th3r4nc0rx
    July 28, 2008
    x0hn0th3r4nc0rx
    Bette Davis and Anne Baxter shine in this classic tale of people and the things they will do to get famous--deceit, betrayal, blackmail, and sex. Nominated for the most Oscars in movie history, "All About Eve" is an irresistable classic that still rings true today.
  • habs123
    July 25, 2008
    habs123
    Fasten your seatbelts, its gonna be a bumpy film!!! Bette Davis gives here the performance of her life. She embodies Margo Channing perfectly, as this character totally reflected her real life. I'm glad All about Eve won best movie, even though it must've been a hard decision for...( read more) the Academt as it was competing again Sunset Boulevard.
  • caprijf
    July 24, 2008
    caprijf
    Ahead of its time in drama
  • daomdark
    July 21, 2008
    daomdark
    THIS IS A PERFECT MOVIE...
    I ALWAYS WANTED TO WATCH THIS MOVIE BUT ALWAYS FORGET TO RENT IT...UNTILL YESTERDAY...I RENTED IT AND ITS GREAT...
    ANNE BAXTER AND BETTE DAVIS ARE GREAT AS THIS SO WEL CARRIED CHARACTERS...I REALLY ENJOY THE MOVIE
  • moviesobsessedMilly
    July 21, 2008
    moviesobsessedMilly
    Bette Davis is excellent as always in this great but creepy movie. Anne Baxter is also good too but is so creepy I hated her.














    Bette Davis acts excellently as always in this 40's classic. Anne Baxter was also very good but terribly creepy. Thelma Ritt...( read more)er was great as Bette Davis' assistant.
  • mjgildea
    July 19, 2008
    mjgildea
    All About Eve is full of great dialogue and incredible, incredible acting. However there were points that dragged and I found myself getting a bit bored. But it was that last 20 minutes that knocked me on my ass. Bette Davis was brilliant and as much as I hated her character, Ann...( read more)e Baxter was the ultimate rotten opportunistic bitch. And for as brief a role as Marilyn Monroe had she was great. The only downside was that it took a while to get going, but once it did it was indeed a bumpy night...
  • ryanbg
    July 16, 2008
    ryanbg
    Scathing, hillarious, affecting and the acting is top notch. Probably the best film about star culture ever made.
  • ralley8786
    July 14, 2008
    ralley8786
    This is one classic you have here.
  • nicholemeissner
    July 8, 2008
    nicholemeissner
    Why did it take me so long to see this movie? It was fantastic!
  • beachpeach
    June 30, 2008
    beachpeach
    A GREAT FILM! Marilyn is a very small role and is solely here for looks. She barely even speaks here, creating a mystery about who she is!
  • codykimmel2
    June 22, 2008
    codykimmel2
    They don't make them like this anymore. I knew the director when I was a child. I got to hold the real Sarah Siddons award. And the oscar.
  • JxSxPx
    June 21, 2008
    JxSxPx
    Do you ever get the feeling that sometimes an actor really isn't acting? That they're just channeling who they really are as a person and throwing it up on the screen and pretending that it's a performance? That's the feeling that I get when watching Elizabeth Taylor "play" man-e...( read more)ating self-destructive addicts, James Dean in Rebel Without a Cause, and Bette Davis in this movie and What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? (that last one has more to do with the hatred Davis had for Joan Crawford). Davis plays an aging grand dame who gets caught up in the scheming, backstabbing ways of a young up-and-coming actress. Oh, except this took place in the world of the theater, and not in the world of film. So it's totally not autobiographical to Davis' life. Except that's a huge lie. Davis plays a smart-assed, willful, stubborn child-like woman who is prone to bouts of tantrums, depression, and anger. See? The best performances are often the ones that often contain complete honesty.
  • abeerizariasous
    June 20, 2008
    abeerizariasous
    Loved it, but hated Bette Davis Grrr
  • jazzmonk
    June 20, 2008
    jazzmonk
    "Fasten your seat belts, it's going to be a bumpy night!" This is maybe the best Bette Davis, and she had so many good roles. George Sanders is unbelievably good in this. Magnificent film.
  • mginep2
    June 19, 2008
    mginep2
    Seen 1/2 but Davis is a miracle.
  • newvogueravyn
    June 19, 2008
    newvogueravyn
    While I found it an interesting watch I don't see in it everything that others apparently do - sure it was good, but is it really worth raving about? When it came out maybe, but now? I did like Marilyn Monroe's small role though, and personally found no fault with any of the tec...( read more)hnical elements. I possibly would watch it again if it was on at a reasonable time, but wouldn't necessarily make an effort to re-watch it.
  • catbox9
    June 6, 2008
    catbox9
    I was rather disappointed in this. This movie receives tons of praise and it, along with Sunset Boulevard, was one of the most highly-praised films of 1950. This didn't live up to my expectations at all which will be explained in just a moment.

    This movie tells the story of an a...( read more)ging Broadway actress and an up-and-comer trying to become a star. I didn't really get all that excited about the plot and it became less and less interesting as the picture wore on. It was rather straightforward and I didn't find anything all that unpredictable about it. The movie ends in much the same way it began which was a reasonably effective plot device, but doesn't add all that much.

    Perhaps the most disappointing aspect of this film was the acting. All over the place I've read that Bette Davis and Gloria Swanson somehow canceled each other out and therefore neither one of them won the Best Actress award that year. Gloria Swanson delivered what is likely the best acting performance I have ever seen in Sunset Boulevard whereas Bette Davis was far inferior to Swanson in this picture. In fact, I'm not sure if she should even count as a leading actress - Anne Baxter had more screen time and was also nominated for Best Actress. I would argue Baxter was more deserving of the award than Davis although they're both far below Swanson. The award went to Judy Holliday but I have not seen Born Yesterday so I can't comment on the decision.

    Continuing with the acting, Bette Davis just seemed too old. While I realize she was supposed to be playing an older character, this just did not seem like Bette Davis. I've seen Davis in two other films from the 1930s and that is the Bette Davis I think of when I think of Bette Davis. While she went on to make plenty of movies after this film, I would argue her best years were behind her at this point despite the fact most critics say this is her best performance. She was nominated for 8 Academy Awards prior to this film (winning 2) but just twice more after this (winning 0).

    Overall, this is a decent movie, but nothing all that spectacular. It competed with Sunset Boulevard in almost every category at the Academy Awards that year and I found this to be a far inferior film. It's certainly worth a watch but probably not worth a repeat viewing.

    70/100
    C-

    UP NEXT: To be determined.
  • thirtyyearwife
    June 4, 2008
    thirtyyearwife
    I liked all the characters in this movie.
  • millybc
    June 4, 2008
    millybc
    Excellent performance by Bette Davis and all in all a very good movie but Anne Baxter scared the shit out of me!
  • citawijaya
    June 2, 2008
    citawijaya
    Great acting by Bette Midler and Anne Baxter.. but I think they smoke too much. No scene without ppl smoking in it.
  • reeni89
    May 28, 2008
    reeni89
    People in show business turn MEAN.
  • Trequel
    May 18, 2008
    Trequel
    With a smart script and a wonderful cast, All About Eve seemed as if it were going to be brilliant. And that it was. Sort of. The acting was superb, as was the direction and plot. It was also clever and interesting. Where this movie fails, however, is in its run time. With nearly...( read more) 2 and a half hours of footage, the film gets boring easily. An hour of it seems like an eternity. So in all, the movie feels like 2 eternities and a half. In other words, this movie is an ideal example of the fact that too much of a good thing can be bad. Still, this movie isn't a bad pick if you have patience and like complex dramas. If you don'tm though, steer away. It will be a bumpy night.
  • SerenaSometimes
    May 17, 2008
    SerenaSometimes
    The screenplay is amazing beyond words. And Bette Davis is at her best. Fantastic movie.
  • filmjunkie25
    May 12, 2008
    filmjunkie25
    two words--Bloody good
  • ladyphoenixxev
    May 12, 2008
    ladyphoenixxev
    you will go through every emotion in this. AND where can you see Marilyn Monroe gazing at Betty Davis as if she were looking at a diva?
  • lucasaq
    May 10, 2008
    lucasaq
    I am not the biggest Bette Davis fan, but there is no denying her acting prowess. She offers a standout performance among a great ensemble cast. George Sanders is wonderful and strong as the smart and seemingly all seeing Addison DeWitt. Anne Baxter gives a performance that would...( read more) have against most any other actress won her the Oscar I think. Bette Davis is stupendous and fiery which can be seen her theater spat with Hugh Marlowe. This theater intrigue can best be seen if you follow Davis? advise and ?Fasten your seatbelts, it's going to be a bumpy night!?
  • fernandorafael
    May 9, 2008
    fernandorafael
    A truly wholesome film... everything works! The script, the direction, the cinematography, the amazing cast: Bette Davis (in one of the best performances i've ever seen), Anne Baxter (great as well), Celeste Holm, Hugh Marlowe and Thelma Ritter were pretty good. Gary Merrill cert...( read more)ainly made an effort but didn't measure up to the rest of the actors, and George Sanders, the only one in the cast to get an Oscar for his performance here, didn't do it for me. Anyway, it's a terrific experience, with a very good (though very small) part from Marilyn Monroe.
  • cafedweller
    May 3, 2008
    cafedweller
    Bette Davis at her finest. My favorite movie of all time!
  • jschartrand
    May 2, 2008
    jschartrand
    Extremely developp and strong, the story is simply amazing, the performance remarquable and well, this old movie is a great one, a instant classic. The way thay analyse everything about porr, rich, blackmailing, frustration, noble, snob, everything, really good. And the dialogue ...( read more)are sublime, perfectly written.
  • saiyukifreak666
    April 29, 2008
    saiyukifreak666
    Great movie. Bette Davis was brilliant and Eve was a little brat.
  • lasmoak
    April 27, 2008
    lasmoak
    If you ever wondered how a masterpiece film could be made of a bunch of scheming women clawing out each other's eyes, look no further than this one. Great example of how to make a top-notch soap opera-type flick without going over the top. Terrific script, terrific performances.
  • PvtCaboose91
    April 20, 2008
    PvtCaboose91
    "If nothing else, there's applause... like waves of love pouring over the footlights."

    The quality of All About Eve has been much discussed and widely acclaimed in the decades following its release. All About Eve is a truly incredible movie that is hard to...( read more) describe accurately in words. The film still holds the record for the most amount of Academy Award nominations - as this screen gem received an unfathomable amount of 14. Just this merit in mind should be enough to warrant a screening. The themes of jealousy, manipulation, and betrayal richly unfold on screen with this exceptional film noir loosely adapted from a story by Mary Orr. The story of this film is really quite simple; Margo Channing (Davis) is a star of the theatre who features in plays written by Lloyd Richards (Marlowe), and under the direction of her boyfriend and director Bill Sampson (Merrill). Margo has everything; fame, fortune and adoring fans. But one evening after Margo completes another performance her career is altered when one of her friends brings Eve Harrington (Baxter) into her life. Eve is one of Margo's fans who is obsessed; she watches every play that Margo features in and on every night it is being performed. Eve quickly wins the heart of Margo and her friends when she tells them the story of how she became a dedicated fan. Soon Margo incorporates Eve into her daily life. Eve loyally assists in any way she can. But a theatre critic (Sanders) begins seeing through Eve's elaborate performance and scheme. It would be unthinkable to reveal more about the film's plot. As the film opens we are introduced to all the characters via fascinating narration as an award ceremony unfolds. Then the film uses heavy flashbacks as we look at the aforementioned plot. Needless to say, the film is all about Eve. One of the first things that struck me was the very intricately written screenplay by director Mankiewicz. The lines of dialogue are highly intriguing and are transformed to the screen skilfully using a fantastic cast. Bette Davis has never been better. She feels plausible and real as a famous star who is now struggling to hold onto her career. She was nominated for an Oscar with good reasoning. Anne Baxter was also nominated for an Oscar. Her portrayal is simply stunning to watch. The script was already good enough, but these two title actresses do wonders to that screenplay and nail their characters. The supporting cast is full of big names. George Sanders was very articulate and skilled in bringing his character to life. Also as the narrator he needed a voice that was easy to listen to. The opening few moments of narration already had me engaged. All About Eve is a true classic that suffers from few flaws. The film has always been widely acclaimed by critics and audiences alike. I can't blame them. You can only see it to believe how incredible the film really is.
  • 00Film
    April 8, 2008
    00Film
    good but not great... if bette davis wasnt in this picture it wood hav compleeltly fell apart!!!
  • kenstachnik
    April 7, 2008
    kenstachnik
    Great Dialouge better performances. Betty Davis is at the hieght of her power
  • pescime33
    March 17, 2008
    pescime33
    Why did I wait so long to see this film? All about Eve is an adult themed film (not porn) with great dialogue and wonderful performances by the entire cast. This is a great classic film that everyone should see once in their life.
  • littlesheep28
    March 17, 2008
    littlesheep28
    You can't ask for a better cast:Bette Davis, Anne Baxter and Marilyn Monroe landing a small supporting role. This great drama is all about the glamour, the jealousy, insecurity, betrayal, setting plans, using people and success. It really show the complexity of women AND men in d...( read more)ifferent age and positions. Bette Davis made me change my mind about her acting skills-which is great in All About Eve, and as my first Anne Baxter movie, I have to say she really played the "natural-born actress" part. The ending was very clever and honest, loved it!
  • holmennnguy
    March 8, 2008
    holmennnguy
    Bette Davis is literally almost perfect in this classic that is truly great. The script is one of the best ever written and sparkles with comedy and classic lines. This classic should be viewed by everybody.
  • RuthieGreenGirl
    March 5, 2008
    RuthieGreenGirl
    One of the best movies I've watched in a long time. Everyone talks about Bette Davis in this movie, but I think it's Anne Baxter who makes the show. She's completely believeable as both innocent and conniving.
  • louisacarolyn
    March 2, 2008
    louisacarolyn
    Who doesn't love a good cat fight between two shameless actresses? Bothe leading ladies are spectacular.
  • caznufc
    March 1, 2008
    caznufc
    Bette Davies is incredible. Films really arent made like this anymore, fantastic!

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