Review of The Mephisto Waltz (1971) by Gretchen B — 07 Nov 2009
Simultaneously classy, creepy and kitschy, *The Mephisto Waltz* is consistently entertaining, heavy on mood over content. Also a fine time capsule of early 70s L.A. high life. Loved the music and imagery, especially the swinging Christmas party with all the masks.
.. the dog wearing a human mask was definitely memorable and creepy. I love late 60s/early 70s culture, so my tolerance for the psychedelic dream sequences did not negatively influence my view on the movie.
.. I imagine for others it might. Does the Devil live in Los Angeles? Do devil-worshippers make better lovers? *The Mephisto Waltz* helps answer this and other questions one might not think about :) Alan Alda was great; God Bless the Sensitive 70s Man.
Down with Dick Cheney. Jacqueline Bisset is beautiful, as are many of "the devil's paramores" throughout. Stay away from ornate ancient bottles filled with lavendar-colored kitchen detergent.
This review of The Mephisto Waltz (1971) was written by Gretchen B on 07 Nov 2009.
The Mephisto Waltz has generally received mixed reviews.
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