Review of F for Fake (1973) by Nelson M — 24 Jun 2012
F for Fake isn't exactly a documentary as it is a film essay on trickery. While I know the term film essay is used to describe this film a lot, it's probably the best word to use. Although, it's also a light conversation that Orson Welles has with us as well, just using film instead to do it.
It's a very fun film that, while experimental, is light and very enjoyable. Welles is clearly having a good time with himself and so should the viewers. Instead of scratching your head with yours mouths open, just listen to the words.
This is a high point in experimental and avant garde film making, it blends a bit of the mainstream with the documentary and mixes monologues in between. In some instances, even, the film is autobiographical so it doesn't exactly fit in one genre or the other.
However, it remains a testament to just how gifted a film maker Orson Welles really was, and not just in the conventional standards.
This review of F for Fake (1973) was written by Nelson M on 24 Jun 2012.
F for Fake has generally received very positive reviews.
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