Obsession and greatness in “rebel in the rye”

By GTVW Staff

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From director and writer Danny Strong, “REBEL IN THE RYE is the most complex figure of the life of writer J.D. Salinger. The world of legendary writer J. D. Salinger is brought vividly to life in this revealing look at the experiences that shaped one of the most renowned, controversial, and enigmatic authors of our time. Set amidst the colorful backdrop of mid-20th century New York City, Rebel in the Rye follows a young Salinger (Nicholas Hoult) as he struggles to find his voice, pursues a love affair with famed socialite Oona O’Neill (Zoey Deutch), and fights on the frontlines of World War II. It’s these experiences that will inform the creation of his masterpiece, The Catcher in the Rye, bringing him overnight fame (and notoriety) and leading him to withdraw from the public eye for the rest of his life. Costarring Kevin Spacey and Sarah Paulson, Rebel in the Rye offers a tantalizing window into the life and times of a little-understood genius who broke the rules and redefined American literature.

With the best cast Nicholas Hoult, Kevin Spacey, Sarah Paulson, Zoey Deutch, Hope Davis, Victor Garber. You will enjoy for 106 minutes full of drama, a well structured biography, and the way this character had to face many fears, disappointments of the heart, lies, and symbolism and meaning behind a book that is reflected in some parts of the film.