Review of Bob le Flambeur (1956) by Christopher S — 15 May 2009
Another uneven crime drama from director Jean-Pierre Melville. It effectively evokes an atmosphere of late-night streets with compelling underworld characters and a handful of memorable moments - but it's slow paced, and the story uneasily meanders from character study to heist film, and never really works as either.
Ultimately, one of Melville's better films, but far from the masterpiece it's been made out to be.
This review of Bob le Flambeur (1956) was written by Christopher S on 15 May 2009.
Bob le Flambeur has generally received very positive reviews.
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