Review of The Dead (1987) by Mj C — 28 Jan 2013
John Huston's last film is the moving adaptation of James Joyce's story The Dead, taking place at an upper class family New Year's Eve party in Dublin in 1904, after which a wife confesses a love affair she had long ago to her husband after hearing an old ballad.
An intense film, delightful to the eye with the wonderful art direction, and the poetic cinematography that follows the complex actions of that one night well. John Huston really displays his experience and talent with this final great movie, where great performances were required from the cast, and great performances were delivered.
This review of The Dead (1987) was written by Mj C on 28 Jan 2013.
The Dead has generally received very positive reviews.
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