Review of Contempt (1963) by Peter F — 10 Jan 2016
One of Godard's most melancholic films, which isn't necessarily attractive giving how the director is well regarded as being one of the most playful of the French New Wave. At times the film feels unnecessarily melodramatic, and the repetitive score verges on being annoying.
Still, Contempt is a very admirable film that looks into the dire failures of a marriage, all while transfixed upon a more interesting theme: the loss of artistry through the studio process. Godard's directing style captivates, even if he arguably made more memorable images in black and white, and his quartet of leads all seem to understand how his style works (casting director Fritz Lang to play a fictionalized version of himself didn't hurt either).
Not Godard's best, but Contempt is a film that's strengths couldn't be unlocked by any other director.
This review of Contempt (1963) was written by Peter F on 10 Jan 2016.
Contempt has generally received very positive reviews.
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