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Touch of Evil (1958) (1998 re-edited version incorporating Welle's vision as he expressed in a 58 page memorandum)
Director: Orson Welles
Watched: 8/11/18
Rating: 4.5/5
"Ominous"
Orson Welles masterfully directs and stars in this classic film noir masterpiece- Original 1958 version was re-released in 1976 and again in 1998 (incorporating direction from Welles' 58 page memo). Opening long shot might not be the longest but likely the most visually compelling of its time; Outstanding cast includes several big stars appearing in minor roles, Obsession, passion, corruption, morality; abuse of power and loss of innocence- intense themes skillfully scrutinized; Otherworldly mise-en-scène and creative cinematography come together to create a compelling experience Overflowing with mesmerizing characters, palpable tension, and suspenseful thrills!
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"Ominous"
Orson Welles masterfully directs and stars in this classic film noir masterpiece- Original 1958 version was re-released in 1976 and again in 1998 (incorporating direction from Welles' 58 page memo). Opening long shot might not be the longest but likely the most visually compelling of its time; Outstanding cast includes several big stars appearing in minor roles, Obsession, passion, corruption, morality; abuse of power and loss of innocence- intense themes skillfully scrutinized; Otherworldly mise-en-scène and creative cinematography come together to create a compelling experience Overflowing with mesmerizing characters, palpable tension, and suspenseful thrills!
#PleiadesPoem #ReviewPoem #astrology #auteur #brothel #classic #controversy #corruption #crime #discrimination #doublecross #drugs #longshot #Mexico #morality #murder #NationalFilmRegistry #noir #pagetoscreen #policeofficer #suspense #surveillance #wronglyaccused ----