Review of The Wicker Man (1973) by Stephen E — 29 Dec 2012
"The Wicker Man" could have benefited from better direction. I don't think that Robin Hardy fully realized that he had a potentially terrifying script in his hands, opting instead to take a more eccentric approach to the material.
There are short musical numbers that almost come out of nowhere and they just don't fit, and moments that could have been tense and dramatic often come off as purposely silly. Overall, it's a hit-and-miss attempt that's memorable for its ending and because of how strange it is.
Edward Woodward fits the role like a glove and he does well when the film takes an eerie turn in its latter stage, but "The Wicker Man" could have been much better if it just felt a little more serious.
This review of The Wicker Man (1973) was written by Stephen E on 29 Dec 2012.
The Wicker Man has generally received mixed reviews.
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