Review of Ordet (1955) by Evan H — 23 Sep 2010
The power of this film lies in the performances and the extraordinary screenwriting that fleshes out every character into a believable and memorable human. The cinematography does little more than lend itself to presenting the actors objectively, making their efforts all the more impressive.
Nor does the barely present score contribute much to manipulate emotional response. The plot requires a substantial amount of suspension of disbelief for many viewers, but it hardly matters by the end of the film, when it becomes clear how masterfully each character has been crafted into its own distinct and fully realized entity.
This review of Ordet (1955) was written by Evan H on 23 Sep 2010.
Ordet has generally received very positive reviews.
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