Review of Play Misty for Me (1971) by Darryl C — 30 Nov 2007
This film was made a good 15 years before 'fatal attraction', yet it is left off neo-noir lists. I wonder why. walter is the ultimate femme fatale. she is ten times more lethal than close because she comes out of nowhere and could easily become a one-line story.
but her portrayal deepens with each scene she is in. she walks off with this film with no effort from her co-stars. eastwood probably realized this and didn't let anyone or anything stand in her way.
the other great thing about this film is the jazz music soundtrack and the poetic settings of california. eastwood's two most enduring loves!
This review of Play Misty for Me (1971) was written by Darryl C on 30 Nov 2007.
Play Misty for Me has generally received positive reviews.
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