Review of Holy Smoke (1921) by Mike T — 27 Apr 2009
Although this movie lacks in coherent ideas, it managed to keep me interested the whole way through. It touches on concept after concept, but never settles on a particular intention, or, for that matter, a particular genre.
Being a fan of both Kate Winslet and Harvey Keitel, I was interested in seeing this to watch them act together. Their work here is not disappointing. Both actors deliver fearless, intently psychological performances that prevent this film from being a total disaster.
The sexual relationship between their characters is unpleasantly explored and often quite perverse, but they are talented enough to make it work better than it probably should.
This review of Holy Smoke (1921) was written by Mike T on 27 Apr 2009.
Holy Smoke has generally received positive reviews.
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