Review of Le Samouraï (1967) by Clint P — 12 Aug 2018
This neo-noir crime film reeks of atmosphere. Directed by the legendary Frenchman Jean Pierre Melville and starring the French heartthrob Alain Delon as the main character Le Samourai is a great classic of world cinema.
Delon is an contractual assassin and his latest hit gets him in some soup. The style is minimalist and the cinematography is bleak on purpose. Though there are some plot holes which can be found if studied deeply I feel that the film is meant to be a stylish take on a philosophy and in that capacity it works perfectly.
If you wish to get into French films than this is a straightforward flick full of fedora wearing assassins and nightclub singers that can be helpful. (A masterpiece of atmosphere and Delon in top form).
This review of Le Samouraï (1967) was written by Clint P on 12 Aug 2018.
Le Samouraï has generally received very positive reviews.
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