Review of The Element of Crime (1984) by Marc Mohan for Portland Oregonian — 16 Sep 1999
A cinephile's film, stuffed with influences and allusions which, together with the precocious brilliance of every single image, can become numbing at times rather than stunning; but the absolute assurance and ingenuity make this a debut as startling as Eraserhead and every bit as spectacular.
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This review of The Element of Crime (1984) was written by Marc Mohan and published by Portland Oregonian on 16 Sep 1999.
The Element of Crime has generally received positive reviews.
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