Review of 3 Women (1977) by John M — 04 Jun 2016
Robert Altman creates an atmosphere the viewer is instantly transported to and eventually gets lost in. What happens on screen is secondary to how the audience feels it happening. Altman is a master of creating mood and setting tone, and 3 Women's air of spookiness, surrealism, and impending doom never quite let the viewer feel comfortable or sure of exactly what's going to happen.
In Pinky (Spacek) and Millie (Duvall) Altman has created two of the most distinctive characters ever filmed. He lets them explore aspects of the human condition rarely portrayed on screen and presents their world not so much as a slice of life but different parts of our collective consciousness.
This review of 3 Women (1977) was written by John M on 04 Jun 2016.
3 Women has generally received very positive reviews.
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