Review of Wake in Fright (1971) by Kevin M — 13 Nov 2009
I find it fascinating that the same director that unleashed "Weekend at Bernie's" upon the world also gave us this masterpiece. Everything about this film is landmark...the sweeping cinematography, the crisp editing, the attention to detail is staggering.
Peckinpah's "Straw Dogs" and Boorman's "Deliverance" share the same terrain of one man's descent into hell. Donald Pleasance's alcoholic, educated "Doc" is intoxicated fun as the films philosophical standpoint.
Jack Thompson's first role and Chips Rafferty's last, this great film is enjoying a recent restoration and re-release after decades in limbo. A true classic given a well deserved welcome back!
This review of Wake in Fright (1971) was written by Kevin M on 13 Nov 2009.
Wake in Fright has generally received very positive reviews.
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