Review of La Bête Humaine (1938) by Harpreet S — 03 Apr 2010
Lovely Simone Simon (see Cat People) is a deadly seductress scheming her way from relationship to relationship. An accomplice to murder, she watches as husband kills lover. Feeling trapped, she takes a new lover, Jacques Lantier (Jean Gabin), and suggests that he kill the husband. A vicious cycle that could continue to perpetuate itself, but good ole' Jacques has a few demons of his own.
La Bête humaine is a cinematic perfect storm. All the elements (Gabin, Simon, Renoir, Zola) come together to create a masterpiece of romance, tragedy and betrayal.
This review of La Bête Humaine (1938) was written by Harpreet S on 03 Apr 2010.
La Bête Humaine has generally received very positive reviews.
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