Review of Shadows and Fog (1991) by Grayson D — 05 Dec 2010
Another underrated little gem from Allen. Gorgeous black and white photography make this a wonderfully inventive tribute to European cinema, in particular German expressionism. The film has a timeless quality and holds up extremely well.
The remarkable cast of famous actors is a treat and the darkness of the story is unusual for Allen. I also love the Bergman homage with the Swedish magician. It also lends itself to a Kafkaesque storyline.
The obsession with the "Plan" is quite genius and the metaphors are plenty throughout. Ultimately, Allen's character refuses to conform and here lies the secret to both his as well as the filmmaker's success.
(Side note: shot on a sound stage, this was the largest and most expensive set built in New York at the time.).
This review of Shadows and Fog (1991) was written by Grayson D on 05 Dec 2010.
Shadows and Fog has generally received positive reviews.
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