Review of Don't Look Now (1973) by Kyle20Ellis — 29 Mar 2022
When I first saw Don't Look Now 4 years ago, I was genuinely unnerved by it, and while it was a film I appreciated more than loved I saw it for the great film it was. Now on re-watch, not only has the impact been left undiminished but I now love this movie.
Visually the film is very stylish and haunting, yet there is something very sumptuous and symbolic about it too. The haunting music and sound further add to the atmosphere, as does the screenplay and Nicholas Roeg's superb direction.
Don't Look Now also has a great story, it has a touch of poignancy, but it scores best when it is shocking and atmospheric, one scene in particular involving the figure in the red cloak affected me so much I couldn't sleep for days when I first saw it.
Donald Sutherland and Julie Christie are note-perfect in their roles. All in all, really effective then and now.
This review of Don't Look Now (1973) was written by Kyle20Ellis on 29 March 2022.
Don't Look Now has generally received very positive reviews.
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