Review of The Naked Kiss (1964) by Wayne D — 27 Dec 2007

I can't express how provocative I thought this amazing text was. This is the first Sam Fuller film I have seen and I must say it is already one my favourite films of all time.

Fuller's use of high and low techniques within the realm of artistic endeavour and photography obviously echoes his personal dichotomy. The film's narrative is a basic melodrama combined with sexual deviance and social restrictions. One scene that springs to mind that best displays this combination is the one where the protagonist, a prostitute who was drunk proceeds to slouch over a female mannequin dressed in an army uniform. If there is any that could be slapped with the 'ahead of it's time' cliche, it is Sam Fuller's the Naked Kiss.