Beautiful photography, but thin characterization
“The River” was Jean Renoir’s first film made after his wartime experience in Hollywood. Shot in color on location in India, the movie is about the growing pains of three young women set against the constancy of a holy river around which their daily lives unfold. Fourteen-year-old Harriet (Patricia Walters) is the plain sister determined to transform from ugly duckling to swan.  Harriet, as an adult, narrates. Her older neighbor Valerie (Adrienne Corri) is the attractive redhead who impetuously stirs up jealousy after the arrival of Capt. John (Thomas E. Breen), a handsome soldier. Melanie (Radha) is an exotic beauty whose mixed heritage makes her feel like an outsider<br /><br />The film portrays the culture clash of a disabled American war veteran and a British community in the last days of the Raj. Essentially a series of reminiscences of a young woman coming of age in an exotic land, “The River” features beautiful photography by Renoir’s nephew, Claude. We see an English family living quietly in a picturesque land.<br /><br />Renoir fell in love with India during a pre-production trip to the country. Having left Hollywood because of the intrusive, heavy-handedness of studio boss Darryl Zanuck, Renoir decided to go it on his own and hired newcomers and amateurs in key roles, a practice Hollywood never would have allowed.<br /><br />“The River” is eloquent in its visual imagery and depiction of an interesting period in India's history. It’s a mid-20th century look at India without the timeworn cliches of Hollywood. However, without recognizable actors and a traditional plot, the movie doesn't connect as effectively as it should. A film needs more than picture postcard images and a director's passion for a location to be successful. This picture fails to draw the viewer in. As a result, it can be admired as a work of art, if not as a great dramatic showcase for its actors. It's also very slow moving.<br /><br /> Bonus features on this high-definition Blu-ray restoration include an archival introduction by Jean Renoir; “Around the River,” a 60-minute documentary about the making of the film; 2004 interview with Martin Scorsese; rare behind-the-scenes still photos; critical essay; and original production notes by Renoir.
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