Not Coming to a Theater Near You
You know him?”
“Not socially. His name’s Jaws, he kills people.
Some very dubious accents aside, this is damn near perfection. Lacking the epic whimsy of A Matter Of Life And Death or the visionary soulfulness of A Canterbury Tale, this is perhaps more human and loveable than either. The opening is crammed with Powell’s astonishing visual quirks, but soon settles into a more lyrical, wistful tale of romantic frustration. The final act- with it’s riveting whirlpool sequence and glorious happy ending- is simply breathtaking.
by Tom Huddleston | Source: DVD
21 Jul 2007 10:56 AM | Submit Comment
