Review of 3 Women (1977) by Gordon/The Mad Artist — 14 Nov 2008
My first impression was a "a poor man's Persona"...
I liked Willie's paintings....
...the performances of Duval and Spacek are excellent.
And I normally I like films like this...
But the end (the first one?) seemed forced....
... sure it's from a dream, but it felt a little like one of those "I'm naked and late for school" dreams that really aren't worth mentioning to anyone later, or writing down. The "birth"? Well, that was the moment, this "jumped the shark" for me.
The music, while effective at first, became monotonous after the constant tension it evokes, never materializes. It became a kind of muzak for Seriousness.
I appreciated it at moments, and I agree with whoever said this could be in a film festival of "Feminine Identity Fusion movies, from Vertigo to Mulholland Dr.". But at such a festival also back to back with "Persona" and "Cries And Whispers", I don't think this would stand up very well.
Like "Quintet" this is Robert Altman at some of his most experimental and interesting, both visually and conceptually, but these slipstream and sci-fi forms might just not be his strong suit.
More swimming pools should have artwork.
This review of 3 Women (1977) was written by Gordon/The Mad Artist on 14 Nov 2008.
3 Women has generally received very positive reviews.
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