Review of The Bride Wore Black (1968) by John M — 12 Jan 2009
Truffaut's take on revenge and Hitchcockian filmmaking is more interesting from a psychological standpoint, with its damaged heroine (the excellent Jeanne Moreau) and her unusually average, and increasingly sympathetic, quarry.
The filmmaking technique on display is wildly divergent; polished and inventive at times, seemingly sloppy and amateurish at others. It's always watchable, interesting and quite a lot of fun, despite having what feels like the longest third act in history.
Ultimately, the film is vindicated by Truffaut's love of pulp fiction and its irresistible conventions, which he flaunts to playful effect here. Clearly a massive influence on Tarantino's KILL BILL.
This review of The Bride Wore Black (1968) was written by John M on 12 Jan 2009.
The Bride Wore Black has generally received positive reviews.
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