Review of Pale Flower (1964) by Matthew S — 27 Jul 2015
Masahiro Shinoda's odd re-working of Camus' 'The Stranger' within the 1960's Japanese Yakuza world of vice and gambling is more style than substance.
Masao Kosugi's artful cinematography blended with Yûji Takahashi and.
Tôru Takemitsu musical score creates an atmosphere that is more "cool" than paranoid. Less a "thriller" than an interesting "experience.".
"Pale Flower" offers a great deal more than it feels like it should. Excellent.
This review of Pale Flower (1964) was written by Matthew S on 27 Jul 2015.
Pale Flower has generally received very positive reviews.
Was this review helpful?
Yes
No
