too mature

Pearl 2022-03-14 08:01:02

I was blown away by the first shot.

Later, I was shocked many times. The composition and in-mirror scheduling were too mature and did not look like the work of a 33-year-old. Eastern Europeans seem to naturally know how to fiddle with cameras, and they are more creative than Italians.

The absurdity is just right for me, and the character of George is amazing. This drama is neither thrilling nor suspenseful, it is Antonioni's dark humor version, you can't see the traces of modern society, but you can feel the anxiety of that modern society.

Polanski is a genius.

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Cul-de-sac quotes

  • Richard: Cheers, old chap.

    George: I never drink.

    Richard: You ain't refusing to have a drink with Dickie, are you?

    George: I can't drink alcohol. It makes me sick. Especially this time in the morning.

    Richard: Either you're a pal or you ain't. Time don't make no difference with pals. Bottoms up.

  • Richard: What a rock pile. Eleventh century.

    George: Romantic age.

    Richard: Bring on the little girls! You could throw some real wild orgies in that old castle of yours - couldn't you, you old bastard, you?