Review of Asphalt (1929) by Andrey B — 06 Jan 2013
A wonderful German silent movie that draws inspiration from the popular key cinematic movements of the time like German expressionism and the city symphony films. Asphalt is also perhaps the earliest most complete specimen of the film noir genre.
The simple plot of the cop falling in love with a femme fatale jewel thief is turned into something special by majestic photography and daring sexual undertones that are particularly effective in the sequences in which the temptress desperately tries to seduce the right doing cop.
An underrated gem that needs to be discovered again.
This review of Asphalt (1929) was written by Andrey B on 06 Jan 2013.
Asphalt has generally received very positive reviews.
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