Review of City Girl (1930) by John A — 05 Oct 2010
Murnau takes a slightly implausible story to heights it would not have reached with another director. Two passages of the film stand out for their beauty and poetry: the harvest scenes and the return home after Lem's wedding.
Murnau focuses on the concrete elements simply, allowing the power of these significant moments in these people's lives to shine without covering them up with dialogue and plot. Not to the level of Sunrise (what is?), City Girl remains a fine film in its own right.
This review of City Girl (1930) was written by John A on 05 Oct 2010.
City Girl has generally received very positive reviews.
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