Review of Bob le Flambeur (1956) by Gabriel K — 02 Jan 2010
REVIEW: "BOB LE FLAMBEUR" (originally released in the US as "Fever Heat" in 1956, although the title is more like "Bob, the High-Roller" or "Bob, the Gambler"): Famous mid-50s film, often credited with anticipating the handheld camera and other techniques of the French New Wave.
Very atmospheric, and you can tell that the very French director Melville loved and was influenced by American films from the 40s. Kind of "Runyon-esque" -- Bob and his gang are thugs and proud of it, but also somehow honorable, charming and stylish as only the movies can make them.
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This review of Bob le Flambeur (1956) was written by Gabriel K on 02 Jan 2010.
Bob le Flambeur has generally received very positive reviews.
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