He is an 17 year old intellectual with a phobia of being physically touched, she is a 15 year old schizophrenic who only speaks in rhymes, they are David and Lisa and they will fall in love in an institution for troubled youngsters. I just bought this on DVD and I must say that this is definitely in the top three films of 1962. Directed by Frank Perry {never did anything better} and screenplay written by his wife Eleanor Perry. Starring the brilliant Janet Morgolin and Keir Dullea {2001: A SPACE ODESSY}. Although Frank Perry and Eleanor Perry got respective Oscar nominations for Best Director and Best Screenplay, this masterpiece was not nominated for Best Picture, which I think is a travesty, because when you break it down, this is probably the second best film of that year. My Rating 4 out of 4.
Review of David and Lisa
