Review of Obsession (1944) by Joelle K — 12 Jun 2008
I was slightly underwhelmed by this movie aside from a few key scenes. it was just too damn long. this is actually my first venture with visconti and it shows some promise but I have death in venice among a couple of others lined up at the moment.
I have to say that its quite a feat for this film to get made in the early 40s considering the subject matter. its a good neo-realistic work though not up with the likes of early fellini or de sica. massimo girotti in this reminds me of a hybrid version of a young kirk douglas and burt lancaster.
the plot has been done and redone and in my opinion was best in the hands of billy wilder with double indemnity.
This review of Obsession (1944) was written by Joelle K on 12 June 2008.
Obsession has generally received very positive reviews.
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