Review of Blow-Up (1966) by Ryan C — 30 Nov 2009

A lot of seemingly mundane narrative structure peppered with great scenes & fantastic directing, I can imagine the film boring me to tears if I weren't in the mood for it (due to me not really having a taste for unconventional movies!, my fault!) - luckily I was in the mood.

I enjoyed so much of the scenery of 60's London - the streets, the fashion, the venues & business fronts. I liked the fact the protagonist was a bit of a prick & wasn't very likeable with his middle class hip & happening lifestyle & total mistreatment of others.

I really, really loved the ending - the chances of my breaking out into a big smile and not being able to help it are very low in my usual diet of movie-watching. The film was sexy, interesting, thought-provoking, amusing.

.. I don't ask for much more.