Review of Michael (1924) by Carly R — 19 Feb 2008

Hugh Hefner wants to be Benjamin Christensen so bad.

This review of Michael (1924) was written by Carly R on 19 Feb 2008.

Michael has generally received positive reviews.

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By James C (2,975) on 20 Oct 2007

Intense chamber piece about a decadent old artist who has his heart broken by his rather feckless model & adopted son…

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By I Don't Know W (791) on 28 May 2011

Dreyer's silent film that is a well-made but unsurprising take on an artist's love for his model, who eventually betrays his trust…

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By George M (317) on 22 Apr 2012

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By Felix G (71) on 20 Apr 2008

A worthy early effort from a true master of melodrama…

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By Jeffrey M. Anderson (3,573) for Combustible Celluloid (2,644) on 15 Jan 2005

A truly fascinating film with just the tiniest hint of the greatness yet to come…

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By Mark Robison (74) for Reno Gazette-Journal (441) on 20 Dec 2004

Minor Dreyer film but the ending makes it worthwhile…

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By Richard Brody (868) for New Yorker (1,403) on 17 Apr 2016

Closeups of burning intensity and opulent tableaux of frozen horror suggest the great director's transcendent theme, of divine grace granted…

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By Sarah R (607) on 30 Sep 2007

Freund is the cinematographer, and Dreyer is of course the director, so it looks pretty. But it's a decidedly minor work…

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By Diane K (37) on 25 Jan 2009

An excellent silent film. It started a little slow but it ended up being very touching and very sad as well. The sets were just beautiful…

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