Review of Thriller: A Cruel Picture (1973) by Ricardo C — 31 May 2012
As perfect as films come, for the sexploitation junkie and fan of the disturbing and extraordinary. Even if distasteful to some, there is a feeling of balance in this film where all of the subjects it criss crosses are accounted for in order to deliver the goods.
The film makes it easy for the viewer to sympathize with the main character given her circumstances and it's what enables fascination with the character evolution. The rawness of the sex I believe fits well with the intent of the rest of the film (Displaying unadulterated unfortunate events; why trivialize sex trafficking, ever?) but the low budget in other scenes lessens the cohesiveness and it's what makes the sex seem out of place.
It's great to see a violent female phoenix in this movie era kicking ass the way modern day female characters can hold their own, and the climax is just a series of stunning poetic images filmed courageously.
This review of Thriller: A Cruel Picture (1973) was written by Ricardo C on 31 May 2012.
Thriller: A Cruel Picture has generally received positive reviews.
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