Review of The End of St. Petersburg (1927) by James H — 23 Oct 2005
The Soviet montage sounds better than it really ought to. The abstract collision of images by Eisenstein is as breathless as it is maddening, and the linkage of shots by Pudovkin are simply toned down collisions. Kuleshov's film was the worst of the five films, and my preference was "Mother." It was the only film that provided an emotional intensity through character and not artsy fartsy grotesque and eccentric "things" to fit in with the situation.
Do you concur? Have you seen any of these flicks?
Put it this way, "The Battleship Potempkin" is only 75 minutes long, but it is so alive and urgent that my head still hurts from the disorientation. Plus, the Odessa steps sequence is open to much interpretation, so if that tickles your fancy... or you'll see it as the emperor having no clothes.
This review of The End of St. Petersburg (1927) was written by James H on 23 Oct 2005.
The End of St. Petersburg has generally received positive reviews.
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