Zorba the Disappointment

tabby · Post by **tabby** » Thu Apr 12, 2012 3:57 am

I had the opportunity to watch the classic movie “Zorba the Greek” and I was certain that I would enjoy it! Based on its reputation, great cast, and zippy soundtrack that has stood the test of time, how could I possibly be bored with it? Alas, I watched it about 3/4 of the way through until I finally decided to throw in the towel and go do something else. I didn’t like Zorba himself which surprised me, I was disappointed in the Alan Bates character, I cringed every time I saw the older woman still pretending she was a flirtatious and giddy 15 year old girl, I didn’t like the scenery, the villagers were small minded and mean spirited and I just couldn’t bear to watch any longer. I tried to like it ... I wanted to like it ... I mean, it’s a classic, right? The fact that I watched most of it before quitting shows that I tried because usually I’ll give up early on if a movie doesn’t grab me. I’m still wondering if I should have stuck with it ... possibly it would have suddenly taken a turn for the better towards the end? I doubt it but you never know, I guess!

Oh well, I still like the music!

Post by **LarsMac** » Thu Apr 12, 2012 6:48 am

If you got that far, you might as well finish it.

Though you don't come away from it with happy feeling for Zorba.

He is not that kind of guy.

tabby · Post by **tabby** » Thu Apr 12, 2012 12:48 pm

Hmmmm ... well it sounds like he definitely doesn't get any more likable so I think I'll pass! Usually at least one character is likable but I wasn't able to find one here.

Snooz · Post by **Snooz** » Thu Apr 12, 2012 3:27 pm

I always thought Anthony Quinn was very attractive but I've never even considered watching that movie for some reason.

Have you ever seen his gorgeous son? Poor guy died at 48 of a heart attack.

tabby · Post by **tabby** » Fri Apr 13, 2012 6:01 am

Oh God, he IS handsome! I think even more so than his father.