Review of Breathless (2009) by Harold M — 14 Jul 2009
It is quite difficult to define what is great about this film, but great it certainly is.
Some of the acting is decidedly ropey and the narrative structure is occasionally incoherent (or is that challenging?).
In spite of this this is a very attractive film. It lloks absolutely beautiful (even with the dodgy print which I saw). It is an amoral film with an almost perfect anti-hero.
It si a very stylish film and unlike many of the period it appears to have dated very little. This is curious as fashion and a contemporary jazz soundtrack are essential elements of the movie, yet it feels more "up to date" than many current films.
The influence of the film is clear and many of the directors in both France and the USA owe a great debt to Jean-Luc.
A must see for any real fan of the cinema.
GFT 140709.
This review of Breathless (2009) was written by Harold M on 14 Jul 2009.
Breathless has generally received very positive reviews.
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