Review of Le Samouraï (1967) by Chris K — 24 Sep 2008
Le Samourai is tre cool ! Jean-Pierre Melville's ganster drama about a hitman(Alain Delon) roaming the streets in Paris in search for answers from his former employer as he escapes and dodges the cities persistant detectives and rival hitman.
Every corner is a constant look over his shoulder in a life style where only the most coldest and most deceitful survive. Le Samourai is pure genious and was a film way ahead of it's time. In the tradition of suspenseful crime drama's this film carries tension in every scene and is done so well.
Delon is as cool as they get playing a lonely, stolid, hitman with a monotone voice who's empty stare holds more to the eye. His faithful companion, a finch in a cage that keeps him company in his sad and reclused apartment.
This is a great film that delivers masterfully, it can be easily seen with similarities of future films in the same genre. This was probably one of the films that might of inspired Luc Besson to create Leon in "Leon the Professional.
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This review of Le Samouraï (1967) was written by Chris K on 24 Sep 2008.
Le Samouraï has generally received very positive reviews.
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