Review of The Wages of Fear (1953) by Ninon M — 21 Jul 2017
Not only does Clouzot fuel his film with tension from the very first minutes to the last, he also handles it with such a virtuosity that he makes it rise, reaching an unbearable climax at the end. Moreover, along with his monstrous demonstration of direction comes Montand's terrific presence on the screen, which is at the core of a poignant political satire.
Indeed, a sharp criticism of companies and poverty can be felt through this story based on Arnaud's novel where, for a couple of bucks, four men, four friends accept that nytroglicerin will threaten their lives.
On the whole, 'The Wages of Fear' is a superb piece of cinema.
This review of The Wages of Fear (1953) was written by Ninon M on 21 Jul 2017.
The Wages of Fear has generally received very positive reviews.
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