Review of Lust for Life (1956) by Drew Hunt for Chicago Reader — 23 Dec 1959
In a compositional sense, the film has a realistic feel, but Minnelli’s graphic mise-en-scene and poetic transitions give the impression of moving paintings, and when the film is at its most dazzling, there’s a sense that the director is reshaping the very nature of existence.
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This review of Lust for Life (1956) was written by Drew Hunt and published by Chicago Reader on 23 Dec 1959.
Lust for Life has generally received positive reviews.
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