Director Kazan made a bold move, excluding the minor details of the original work, and the narrative space is relatively streamlined. However, because of the lack of foreshadowing, the words and deeds of the characters in the film are not explained, and there are many jumps. Kazan’s concept of "freedom" has always been the core of his works. In this film, the platform for "freedom" fighting is the family. If the final reconciliation is regarded as the turning point of Karl's adulthood, then all of Karl's previous actions can be It is understood as a boy's effort to break through patriarchy. They all contain the meaning of "father killing" in disguised form. However, Carl's escape from patriarchy was not done through direct resistance, but through another way, that is, to help his father to get rid of business losses. At the end of the film, it appears that father and son forgive each other, but Kazan actually used Karl to complete an anti-object preaching and completely destroy father Adam's values and ethics. Dean’s performance in the film is better than "Rebellion Without a Cause". Julie Harris’s performance is remarkable, showing Abra’s inner entanglement and kindness
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The film is a blow to Hollywood's dull tradition, and Dean's performance has never appeared in textbooks .
The film is a very deep and powerful family ethics film. The film has a very detailed discussion on the complex feelings between father and son. Although the rhythm is too slow, the details are moving. The outstanding performances of the three leading actors are quite wonderful
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