A screenwriter is hired to rework a faded silent film star's script, only to find himself developing a dangerous relationship. Sunset Blvd. doesn't hold up as many other "classics" from the 30's 40's and 50's and i'm afraid is a film that won't satisfy lots of viewers and makes perfect sense since it doesn't do that good of a job giving us something good or an obession driven and well written film which it clearly wasn't and as for the stars or the movie itself it just wasn't good and i found it to be quite the boredom as well despite what it's written here.. (0/10)

When you combine Billy Wilder behind and Gloria Swanson and William Holden in front of the camera you can not get a mediocre result. Semi-autobiographical story about the fallen star of silent movies that struggles to catch up with the moving industry perplexed with a love story and a crime mystery, you get a really decent movie with some dramatic depth. On the other hand, the praise it received were mainly due to the moment it appeared, thus being really up to date with its display of the changing cinematography. "Sunset Boulevard" is a good ol' school drama, but with a somewhat obsolete subject

This is GREAT FILM,You have old Hollywood and new Hollywood at that time all in one film.

This film was very well done with every aspect, from cinematography to plot. Gloria Swanson's wide-eyed facial expressions held such intensity that you could feel the crazy as if it were right next to you. The way the film is shot intensifies this mood even more: black and white that emits a powerful, severe feeling. I found the narration to be extremely effective; I felt very involved in the story as an audience member. All of the characters' (Max, Norma, Joe especially) psychological struggles were very fascinating to follow as well. The complexity hiding beneath the surface in this film is captivating.The plot is also odd but relatable in a way; I found the movie to be very applicable.. Not only do some recent movies parallel Sunset Blvd. (like Black Swan), but we can also see ourselves in Norma. As everyone knows, it is incredibly difficult to give up a dream you have worked so hard for, and although this film takes it to the extreme, we are warned of the devastating effects of a close mind not willing to see the greater picture. This film definitely critiques the Hollywood facade and illustrates the real effects of such a pressure cooker.