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Outstanding showcase of Ava Gardner

posted 15 years ago by MoviesGuru90069
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I thought Ava was outstanding in Mogambo. Great figure, sex appeal, and wit. Her interaction with the baby elephant and giraffe was priceless.

[–] LadyJaneGrey 13 years ago

I agree, she was luminous and totally took the screen, even with Gable in a two-shot. How any man would choose the rather sexless and vapid Linda over the down-to-earth and sensual Eloise is a mystery.

Am I anywhere near the imaginary cliff?

[–] gioconda 13 years ago

Ava is one of the most underrated actors around. Hers is one case where she was truly too beautiful and such a party girl that lots of directors wouldn't consider her for serious roles. Tis a pity because she's great in heavy roles such as the character she played in "On the Beach".

[–] j_eyon-2 12 years ago

couldn't agree more - it's my favorite Ava Gardner role - it's as if all her other roles constrained her - while this role set her free to be herself

beautiful as Grace Kelly was - she suffered in comparison to Ava - both physically - and in the acting department

[–] ckmsaxophone 11 years ago

Agreed! I loved her in this.

"I must express myself." - Delia Deetz

[–] melnar1 11 years ago

What wit? She didn't make up any of the dialogue; she had to learn it from the script.

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[–] sc_taylor 8 years ago

Absolutely! She is superb in this movie. Full of wit, charm and spirit.

[–] carrieandxtina 8 years ago

Yes it was. There has never been a time I wasn't mesmerized by Ava.