Review of Léon Morin, Priest (1961) by Daniel K — 18 Nov 2011
3: It's an intriguing and shocking mix of prime & proper and risque & vulgar. Belmondo gives a nearly pitch perfect performance as the smoldering yet restrained priest. The vulgar parts just jump out at you out of the blue as well, which makes them that much more effective.
It's a simple story that deals with very abstract and serious philosophical concepts in a fairly honest and deep manner. I can think of few other films that contain this much dialogue endeavoring to explore the concepts of faith, spirituality, and religion.
It is a harsh and somewhat disheartening story as well. I didn't find it particularly engrossing or enjoyable, but it is very well done, as I would expect from Melville.
This review of Léon Morin, Priest (1961) was written by Daniel K on 18 Nov 2011.
Léon Morin, Priest has generally received very positive reviews.
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