Review of Bel Ami (2012) by Ben Sachs for Chicago Reader — 20 Jun 2012
The supposedly cunning protagonist registers as a cipher, and the directors' tendency to shoot dialogue scenes in close-up blunts any understanding of the social milieu he's trying to conquer.
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This review of Bel Ami (2012) was written by Ben Sachs and published by Chicago Reader on 20 Jun 2012.
Bel Ami has generally received mixed reviews.
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