Review of Lolita (1962) by Abrarqadir — 21 Jul 2020
A truly funny movie - noticeably well acted by James Mason, Shelley Winters, and Peter Sellers. Mason conveys gentlemanly smoothness, followed by detestable smoothness, and finally panic and paranoia. Winters conveys unabashed desperation, and Sellers - somehow conveys pure range and genius, though you would be hard pressed to explain how or why.
One of Sellers' characters - Quibly, in terms of voice - is clearly doing a Kubrick impersonation. Lolita herself was cast perfectly - she is able to convey total confidence, wit and command over others (even though the story of course involves a clear case of indefensible abuse of her character).
The visual introduction to her is perhaps Kubrick's best direction in the movie. While the story is relatively nonsensical, and as far as I can tell, inconsequential (At least without exploration of the sexual dynamic) - you do feel witness to lovely film-making.
The very beginning, and very end, of the movie utterly bored me. I do, however, discount the ending of Kubrick films as something he is both bad at, and apathetic to.
This review of Lolita (1962) was written by Abrarqadir on 21 Jul 2020.
Lolita has generally received very positive reviews.
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