Review of The Hudsucker Proxy (1994) by Compi24 — 22 Sep 2020
"The Hudsucker Proxy" may be several orders of magnitude below the Coen Brothers' best efforts, but it's nowhere near deserving of the thrashing the fates gave it back in 1994. This, at the very least, is a brilliantly executed work, featuring amazing production design, terrific cinematography and a winsome commitment towards that fast-talking, razor sharp dialogue of old Hollywood.
It's just that this really isn't anything all that new. Any fan of Capra or Sturges will know exactly where this movie's going, exactly what secrets it's hiding and exactly how everything will wrap up.
And, aside from the appearance of some admittedly ballsy stylistic flourishes in the third act, you'll quickly realize how right you are. Still, as tried and true as the thematics and narrativity remain, it's undeniably gorgeous to look at.
This review of The Hudsucker Proxy (1994) was written by Compi24 on 22 Sep 2020.
The Hudsucker Proxy has generally received positive reviews.
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