Review of ‘A Streetcar Named Desire’ (1951)

The film adaptation of ‘A Streetcar Named Desire’ (1951) lends visual aid to the interpretation of the play of the same name.
The performance of Stanley (played by Marlon Brando) shows the macho, arrogant and demanding traits that help to cement those read in the play.
When he first appears, he exudes masculinity and it is easy to see why Blanche is instantly attracted to him. He is deliberately provocative when he takes off his hot sweaty shirt in front of her. It helps that Brando is handsome.
Stanley has a loud and sometimes threatening voice. After he explains to Blanche the cat’s screech, he suddenly screeches, which is frightening.
Although he does not throw meat at Stella as in the play, he makes up for this through habits that are so a part of him that he does not realize when he does them. (There is a bowling alley scene, which shows his brutality. (This was probably not shown in the play because of the trouble of changing sets.)). He eats with his hands, throw...