Review of Michael (1924) by Carly R — 19 Feb 2008

Hugh Hefner wants to be Benjamin Christensen so bad.

This review of Michael (1924) was written by Carly R on 19 Feb 2008.

Michael has generally received positive reviews.

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By Mark Robison (74) for Reno Gazette-Journal (441) on 20 Dec 2004

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By Diane K (37) on 25 Jan 2009

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By Jeffrey M. Anderson (3,573) for Combustible Celluloid (2,644) on 15 Jan 2005

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By James C (2,975) on 20 Oct 2007

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Dreyer's silent film that is a well-made but unsurprising take on an artist's love for his model, who eventually betrays his trust…

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By Dennis Schwartz (5,456) for Ozus' World Movie Reviews (5,456) on 26 Jul 2005

As drama, the characters remain too distant to offer the warmth needed for Dreyer to convey that love in its purity conquers all in the end…

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By Sarah R (607) on 30 Sep 2007

Freund is the cinematographer, and Dreyer is of course the director, so it looks pretty. But it's a decidedly minor work…

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By Felix G (71) on 20 Apr 2008

A worthy early effort from a true master of melodrama…

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By Ryan T (1,220) on 29 May 2009

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