Review of Elevator to the Gallows (1958) by Gabe A — 13 Aug 2008
The quote-unquote first film of French New Wave. You can definitely spot the influences in later movies from this one, and its self-awareness sets it apart - the murder-gone-wrong plot has definitely been done before.
Another unimpeachable thing from this movie? The great soundtrack from Miles Davis: you can hear him beginning the experiments with modal style that would blossom two years after this flick with "Kind of Blue".
This review of Elevator to the Gallows (1958) was written by Gabe A on 13 Aug 2008.
Elevator to the Gallows has generally received very positive reviews.
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