Review of Point Blank (1967) by Peter F — 03 Aug 2016
Fans of Nicholas Winding Refn's Drive really need to check out this film. The first (and best) film interpretation of author Donald E. Westlake's Parker character, Point Blank transcends its tired concept by using film techniques that were previously indigenous to the French New Wave.
With non-linear plotting, a chromatic design, and cerebral use of voice overs, Point Blank must have been just about the strangest crime film for its day and age, and still doesn't quite resemble anything else out there right now.
The film has only aged like a fine wine, including the ending which can be seen as an existential anti-climax, and it remains a go-to film for those wishing to understand the neo-noir aesthetic.
This review of Point Blank (1967) was written by Peter F on 03 Aug 2016.
Point Blank has generally received very positive reviews.
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