Review of Battleship Potemkin (1925) by Charlie H — 05 Aug 2017
Battleship Potemkin (1925), being technically ingenious and startlingly powerful, continues to stand as a crucial pillar of film history. It's easy to see why it was banned for decades. Battleship Potemkin, 92 years on, can still engross and enthral any audience who watches it.
Battleship Potemkin's montage editing still influences filmmakers today. It compresses time, quickens the pace and gets the pulse racing. There's nothing subtle about the film at all; it screams from the rooftops - it's relentless.
The Odessa steps sequence is iconic and the original musical accompaniment stirring. The whole spectacle is inflammatory, even for those unfamiliar with the historical context. Unlike many films today, not one second of Battleship Potemkin gives the audience a break from the brutality it exhibits.
It's overwhelming. Battleship Potemkin (1925) is an iconic landmark of a film, and compulsory viewing for all those interested in film history.
This review of Battleship Potemkin (1925) was written by Charlie H on 05 Aug 2017.
Battleship Potemkin has generally received very positive reviews.
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