Review of Knife in the Water (1962) by Joel A — 17 Sep 2015
Largely disappointing, given that Polanski's debut is acclaimed as an early masterpiece in some quarters. Impressive camera work and a nice jazz score don't fully compensate for the banality of the screenplay.
I was expecting suspense but instead got a fairly unremarkable character study framed by an age old love triangle. The threat of violence is never real, so beyond a vague sense of claustrophobia and stagnation, any tension is dissipated.
This review of Knife in the Water (1962) was written by Joel A on 17 Sep 2015.
Knife in the Water has generally received very positive reviews.
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