Review of The Pale Blue Eye (2022) by Tvjerry — 29 Dec 2022
After a murder takes place at West Point Academy, a nearby detective (Christian Bale) is brought in to investigate. One of the first cadets he interviews is a young Edgar Allen Poe (Harry Melling, who not only bears a resemblance to the author but is the movie's standout performance).
Director Scott Cooper has turned what could have been a standard murder mystery into a visually stylish procedural revolving around the strained relationship of the 2 men. Additionally, the gorgeous production design and dark, beautiful cinematography give the film a historical atmosphere.
While the plot may be a bit convoluted, the production elevates the film to a more stylistic level.
This review of The Pale Blue Eye (2022) was written by Tvjerry on 29 Dec 2022.
The Pale Blue Eye has generally received positive reviews.
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