Review of Breathless (1983) by Eunhae H — 01 Aug 2017
Breathless deserves its apt comparison to Citizen Kane. They were both boldly original for their time and their influence can still be seen today. I personally have a hard time connecting to this movie, finding the characters unrelateable and not much happening on the surface between the beginning and end.
I find it more interesting as a study of characters who are unable grasp the magnitude of their actions (1960 audiences probably would have found the characters casting off of conventions appealing). There is a lot of interest just beneath the surface as well.
Such as when Patricia stands next to a picture of a pretty woman and asks who is prettier, we learn she is only skin-deep. Michel, the killer, on the other hand in the next shot is seen next to a poster of a man with a mask, we learn subtly his tough persona is a facade for a desperate man.
Breathless deserves multiple viewings to take it all in.
This review of Breathless (1983) was written by Eunhae H on 01 Aug 2017.
Breathless has generally received positive reviews.
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