Review of Battleship Potemkin (1925) by Benjamin W — 14 Oct 2011
The great thing about silent films is that they have no language barriers. The visuals displayed on the screen and the score to accent the action convey a story of oppression, rebellion, and suppression. This film is more art than entertainment (although it is entertaining), as a single red flag breaks through the monotonous grey to invoke freedom. With the tense maritime battle building to a frenzied crescendo at the end, one can't help but wonder if their freedom might be cut short.
PS - For those of you who aren't really into movies, this film is referenced a number of times with the scene of a baby in a carriage rolling down a long set of stairs.
This review of Battleship Potemkin (1925) was written by Benjamin W on 14 Oct 2011.
Battleship Potemkin has generally received very positive reviews.
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