Review of Delicatessen (1991) by Mike B — 02 Aug 2014
In a modern rendering of "the pen is mightier than the sword" axiom, Louison reaches for the TV antenna as Clapet advances on him with the meat cleaver during their rooftop showdown; instrumentalizing the media to fight tyranny in the most literal sense.
The rest of the film's seemingly latent symbolism is somewhat more convoluted, which is only bad in combination with lacking hooks to incentivize the viewer's further contemplation. It recalls "Boondock Saints" in its appropriation of bombastic language and symbols, leaving the viewer if there really is a broader narrative or just a hodgepodge of implied meaning.
This review of Delicatessen (1991) was written by Mike B on 02 August 2014.
Delicatessen has generally received very positive reviews.
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