Review of Alphaville (1965) by Jaime D — 18 Jul 2011
This film wonâ(TM)t be to everyoneâ(TM)s taste, with its fractured narrative, surreal dialogue and bordering on pretentious ideology... but I've heard it said that truly great art divides opinions between poles of derision and adoration and for me this film is the work of a truly great artist.
Yes at times its difficult to watch, hard to follow whatâ(TM)s going on and hard not to be jarred by the strange poetic and didactic scenes but this film must be approached and appreciated differently from most films, its art house cinema in the truest sense and its aim is not to simply entertain or whisk you away from reality or to wash over you whilst you eat your popcorn.
Godardâ(TM)s aim is art for artâ(TM)s sake, to confront you with ideas to make you think and also at the same time to make something unique and beautiful (the cinematography is simply stunning ). Few contemporary directors take as many risks in todayâ(TM)s cinema (perhaps only David Lynch) and the medium is a lot less magical because of it.
This review of Alphaville (1965) was written by Jaime D on 18 Jul 2011.
Alphaville has generally received positive reviews.
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