strong self-reflection

Elaina 2022-03-25 09:01:14

This film has a strong sense of self-innuendo from the director, and it should be Polanski's own experience to expose the social status quo of this "others are hell". As a foreigner from Poland, the male protagonist in the film encountered many unexpected indifferences and ridicules in Paris, suffered setbacks in both love and life, and gradually fell into the abyss of persecution and paranoia.

Polanski seems to want to use this film to complain about the unfair treatment he suffered in the film circle after he went into exile in France. Does the male protagonist suffer from delusions himself, or is he a normal person who suffers from delusions only when he is stimulated in this special environment? There is a lack of clarity in the film.

In addition to the first-class suspenseful and thrilling atmosphere, Polanski's performance is also a highlight. The seductive shape of the transvestite is really eye-catching! The most disappointing is Adjani, there are only three scenes in total (the last one is not counted), the promotion of the film is too tricky, and it is estimated that she wants to use her fame to open up the market.

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  • Dayne 2022-04-23 07:03:20

    When MISI grew up, she came to Paris to experience the horror of renting a house. Polanski's womenswear is one of the few bright spots in the film. The atmosphere of this film is good, but unfortunately I don't appreciate the atmosphere without reason. But the part about neighborhood relations, and the part about being treated differently as a stranger is still good, and it would be better if this aspect could be highlighted more realistically.

  • Johnnie 2022-04-20 09:02:08

    4.5 The Polanski women's clothes for help are so cute... It's so strange that it won my heart, the roundabout stairs, the unreachable flat water cup, the ball that bounced from the ground and the head (the feeling of depression in this section is absolutely, the victim after being rejected by the group) Delusions are inevitable, "I'll show you some blood. You wanted a clean death, didn't you?" Hope all thrillers live up to this standard, I'm delusional

The Tenant quotes

  • Trelkovsky: [to child] Filthy little brat!

    [slaps child]

  • Trelkovsky: [while looking at himself in the mirror] Beautiful. Adorable. Goddess. Divine. Divine! I think I'm pregnant.