I went in completely blind and I`m glad I did. The plot really to me off guard. Trying to be succinct: It isn`t a perfect movie by far, but the good and great slightly outweighs the bad. Marlon Brandon, the real reason I wanted to watch this movie, also have great scenes and terrible scenes. It really amazes me at times and makes me break immersion at other times. Even so, the movie is a great addition to Hollywood just for its subject. It really is rare to see a movie actually approach such subjects. It is of course, somewhat save, being made in 1950, but still an honest enough plot and story. Of course, if it does a good job at depicting what it is like to live without being able to walk, beats me, you ll have to ask another person, but so far I liked and I`d recommend it depending on the person.