Review of Pickpocket (1959) by Linda K — 14 Feb 2008
This film is very slow pace. The director's intention (in the editing) is to leave out any sense of climax or action behind and keep the content as precise as possible.
It also has many religious connotations, for example salvation.
There are many repetitive imagery which have a great importance to the film for example, doors and hands. They are part of the main character's psychology.
The only weak aspect of the film, I might say, would be the acting part. It might be part of the cold setting and editing, but the actors seem very stif. The other reason could be also that they are non-actors.
Otherwise, the editing might be very strange to some but it is the original editing style of the director which is quite interesting.
This review of Pickpocket (1959) was written by Linda K on 14 Feb 2008.
Pickpocket has generally received very positive reviews.
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