Review of Sunrise (1985) by Cindy I — 21 May 2010
A breathtaking example of early cinema courtesy of F.W. Murnau. A young married farmer is having an affair with "a woman from the city." She talks him into a murder plot with his wife as the victim.
The story isn't anything special, but the performances are excellent, particularly in the scene where the wife realizes what horrible deed her husband is contemplating. But that's not what makes this film so extraordinary.
Murnau embues this film with such magic and beauty that even though it's B&W, you'll swear later you saw it in color. A special Oscar category was created just to honor this film. An artistic masterpiece.
This review of Sunrise (1985) was written by Cindy I on 21 May 2010.
Sunrise has generally received very positive reviews.
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