Review of Applause (1929) by Bryant H — 29 Sep 2010
In displaying successful sync-sound techniques and ground-breaking cinematography it is no wonder that Rouben Mamoulianâ??s craft and talent mesmerize from the beginning of â??Applauseâ?? up to its end.
The story is quite entertaining and told with this sure-handed direction in such a time when cinema was in an undemanding phase, making it easy for audiences to understand when, perhaps, they were not entirely ready for such advancements.
Mamoulianâ??s script is not void of some unintentional laughs â?? which could be a combination of the actorsâ?? and directorâ??s inexperience â?? however this formality can surely be forgiven when confronting the time in which it was made, paired with the audio and visual beauty portrayed on screen.
â??Applauseâ?? certainly feels ahead of its time even when viewing it today. This is not only seen in its formal enjoyments, but also the tones it deals with throughout and in its conclusion. There is no upbeat ending here, showing that Mamoulian was a man with a vision and a message that could resonate with audiences in his time and the unforeseeable future.
This review of Applause (1929) was written by Bryant H on 29 Sep 2010.
Applause has generally received positive reviews.
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