Review of if.... (1968) by Adam Z — 06 Jan 2008
I didn't get 'If...' the first time I saw it, but then I'd never seen anything at all like it before either. In terms of personal importance, this is the film that taught me that cinema can be more than just Arneeee blockbusters and Hollywood stock.
The fun with 'If...' is deciding for yourself which parts are reality and fantasy. I guess a film like this just couldn't be made today - events in Columbine and Virginia etc have put paid to that - and for this reason amongst others it seems very much a film of it's time.
But don't let that put you off seeing it as it has a message at it's core which is just as relevant today as it was in 1968. Viva la revolution!
This review of if.... (1968) was written by Adam Z on 06 Jan 2008.
if.... has generally received very positive reviews.
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