Review of The Lady from Shanghai (1947) by Samuel S — 17 Jun 2007
Orson and Rita create a visual work of art in this superbly crafted film. Welles never ceases to amaze me with his direction and focus on, what would seem to the mediocre director, tedious detail. There are scenes within this film, which seem almost impossible to film, in such a way that Orson can.
In true, Orsen Welles style, he's taken in it upon himself to completely embody this beautiful masterpiece via his own perspective. Not only did he direct, he also wrote and acted as the protagonist. The camera follows Hayworth in a personal manner enticing the atmosphere Welles was trying to create.
'Lady from Shanghai' is certainly up there with Welles' other film noir masterpieces: Citizen Kane, Touch of Evil and the Stranger.
This review of The Lady from Shanghai (1947) was written by Samuel S on 17 Jun 2007.
The Lady from Shanghai has generally received very positive reviews.
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