Review of Le Samouraï (1967) by Naseer B — 24 May 2009

Alain Delon is flaming hot sex. Also, this is a knockout example of communicating a lot while saying very little in cinema terms; as soon as I finished it I felt like I could talk about it for half an hour. The unusual ending just helps to sell this depth, because you know that a man as calculating and thoughtful as Jef couldn't have done this seemingly random act for no reason at all. The pacing is a little thick, but the fantastic editing and cinematography help to alleviate this. Every frame feels memorable and deliberate, and it helps you to burn the film into your mind all the more.

Le Samourai is a piece best viewed analytically, a treasure trove of filmic ability and narrative depth that really will give any cinephile something to chew on. Incredibly impressive work.