Review of The Battle of Algiers (1966) by Patc. — 30 Mar 2007
So immersing that one hardly notices as it shifts between being an action drama and a documentary. Told from the leftist perspective, it invites the viewer to form a political opinion, which is how these things always get started in the first place.
But, as history, knowing what happened in Algeria is essential to understanding what is happening now. Blaming the French and wanting to exterminate terrorists have always been no-brainers, and the film almost condones both.
The ending is tidy, but the implications are not, so one may find the show awesome and informative without clarifying one's moral compass.
This review of The Battle of Algiers (1966) was written by Patc. on 30 Mar 2007.
The Battle of Algiers has generally received very positive reviews.
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