Review of Blow-Up (1966) by Benedikt W — 17 Oct 2007
Based on a short story by Julio Cortázar and set in scene by Michelangelo Antioni sounded like a promising combination. The result is a very uncommon film in its pace, story-telling and visuals (Antonioni just has a painter's/photographer's look at sets rather than that of a movie director).
However, I found his earlier Italian works to be more "timeless" than this which derives much of its attraction from the kind of hip London mid-1960s avantgarde it depicts. And while some of Antonioni's ideas stand the test of time, to a current audience the "Mods" of the 1960s just don't have much of an edge any longer. Hipness and grey suits just don't seem to mix these days. ;-).
This review of Blow-Up (1966) was written by Benedikt W on 17 Oct 2007.
Blow-Up has generally received very positive reviews.
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