Review of The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp (1943) by Gabriel W — 20 Jul 2007

Powell and Pressburger again. Utterly sublime epic filmmaking!

This review of The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp (1943) was written by Gabriel W on 20 Jul 2007.

The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp has generally received very positive reviews.

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Not only is The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp one of the most complex, nuanced, and best Powell/Pressburger films that they made, but it…

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Among the finest English films ever made, The Life and Death Of Colonel Blimp is like a rose without thorns, beautiful, but stands out among…

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For a British Technicolour film made during WWII; this masterpiece certainly makes a great stand in the history of British cinema…

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By Peter L (735) on 29 Jan 2018

This is absolutely fascinating as a historical and historiographical document, if quite a jarring watch by modern standards…

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A true British classic, would easily be in my top 5 British films of all time. And the restoration is fantastic…

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The magic of the Powell & Pressburger directing and producing team has never been more prevalent or as affecting as it was than with their…

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By Simon D (1,648) on 02 Jul 2016

An epic comedy drama about the life of a soldier. I found it quite boring and it couldn't really keep my attention…

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