Review of Cabiria (1914) by Jason D — 25 Dec 2011
This movie appears to be 10 or 15 years ahead of its time with such advancements as intercut dialogue boxes (though they often contain entire paragraphs with a lot of the story), complex and sprawling sets, and excellent costuming.
There are still a few things that can date it. For example, almost the entire film is done with a stationary camera, and there are no matching action shots that Griffith introduced in his chase scenes for Birth of a Nation.
In the second half of the film though, there are two moving camera shots. Basically, it is a huge period drama with excellent sets and costumes, and a story that is good enough to keep your interest. Cabiria is also a good film to view for those with an interest in the history of cinema as the viewer can precisely deliniate cinematic advancements and compare it to other early silent features.
It is as enjoyable as a movie from the late 1920s and I recommend it for those who can enjoy silents.
This review of Cabiria (1914) was written by Jason D on 25 Dec 2011.
Cabiria has generally received positive reviews.
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