Review of The Magician (1958) by Adrian B — 26 Dec 2012
Peculiar, low key work by Ingmar Bergman following a group of unusual people, who travel the countryside, with their strange act. They are almost like a circus, since they have an odd collection of talent, but they fall short of being classified that.
One day, they venture into a household in the countryside and vastly intimidate the owners of the place with their strange acts. One magician (Max von Sydow) is particularly odd, expelling magic that truly concerns them.
Unique Bergman film, with interesting imagery and a good performance by Sydow. As usual, nice cinematography. It is a little too slow at times, but it still works and is memorable.
This review of The Magician (1958) was written by Adrian B on 26 Dec 2012.
The Magician has generally received very positive reviews.
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