Review of Goodbye, Columbus

I recently watched 'Goodbye Columbus' as I hadn't seen it in years. For me, the movie didn't hold up as well as I originally remembered, however it is still a film worth watching in my opinion.

I think this is the type of movie that is ripe for a remake provided they don't turn it into a farce and stay true to the original theme. The filming and dialogue did seem out of date but the story-line and acting were terrific and it is rare these day's that you see the subtle play of the character actors contribute so much to the story- line.

I recommend this movie but bear in mind is dealing with certain issues that were relevant at that time and today not so much.

The two main characters were great neither were saint or sinner but a product of their environment trying to break free. I think the character of Neal has a certain realization at the end of the film but I don't if the character would have any prolific change. As for Ali McGraw's character I sort of feel the same way, she comes to see herself as she is and I would think she would most likely stay the way the way she is, comfortably numb in her world.

If you like movies like 'the Graduate' I think you may like the movie, if not for the story then at least as a period piece from the late sixties.