Review of Targets (1968) by Pierluigi P — 14 Sep 2009
One of the most impressive and yet overlooked debuts. From Roger Corman's pupil Peter Bogdanovich, pulling off the job with the same guerrilla filmmaking techniques of his master, a very tight budget and shooting schedule.
Crafty and unique way of storytelling and montage (Sam Fuller did some uncredited dictations).
An intense motion picture that analyses our perception on violence, real and fictitious; and juxtaposes the lives of two men as an example of both. their own particular downfall, and how they converge in a thrilling third act.
Full of Bogdanovich's cinephilia all over, and two outstanding performances by the leads, the little known Tim O'Kelly and the immortal horror star Boris Karloff.
This review of Targets (1968) was written by Pierluigi P on 14 Sep 2009.
Targets has generally received very positive reviews.
Was this review helpful?
