Review of Brief Encounter (1945) by Matt T — 15 Feb 2016
Brief in name and length. Though of its era, a perfect little film.
Direction and acting, lighting, camerawork, script and score all combine to make this a classic.
I remember feeling a jolt when I saw this film and Casablanca for the first time.
Despite its brevity, the film seamlessly includes three romances: Laura's marriage, Laura and the Doctor's affair, and the wooing of Albert and Myrtle. Beryl who also works at the refreshment room also has a romance and I think it's her and her boyfriend seen and heard running down the station ramp behind the Doctor and Laura after she has locked up the place for the night. These relationships are of course meant to be contrasted with each other as they balance each other.
This review of Brief Encounter (1945) was written by Matt T on 15 Feb 2016.
Brief Encounter has generally received very positive reviews.
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