One of the most exquisite ten thrillers
The work of a very sardonic,mordant,straightforward and prompt intelligence,Plein Soleil (1960) amazes firstly by its stunning visual quality;such a film confirms the instinct that makes one reject a whole quantity of other movies that try to pass as thrillers.When you see such a movie you instantaneously have the feeling that most other so-called thrillers are mere bluffs and deceptions. Plein Soleil (1960) is so sensationally good it is the one worthy heir of Diabolique;indeed,it ranks with that other masterpiece.Delon's rancorous ,heartless and evil Tom is the coolest character this actor ever performed;truly, the chance of a lifetime. His easiness in Ripley's role is amazing;dressed up,dogged and sharp.Yes,but how almost equally good is the rest of the cast!And Delon is seconded by the upbeat and ambiguous,easy-going,cruel and injudicious "Philippe" and the hearty "Marge".The sordidness of the facts is intact.As narrative,Full Sun is a wonder of economy.There is a powerful stream of fresh eroticism,beginning with the fat and lovely blonde picked out by the two friends,Tom and Philippe.The violence and insanity are of a Hitchcockian precision and force.These are the innards of violence and iniquity.And these are the artistic things as one would like to see them always.The execution is flawless and the showmanship is impressing.
How interesting and thrilling this movie is,how well narrated.The score is fine and the photography is physically delighting.The movie is a feast for the intelligence.On the other hand,this kind of algebra is the product of a lively perspicacity.For the connoisseurs,Full Sun is matchless.And one of the best movies of the '60s.As such,it reunites these three privileges:to be one of the best ten thrillers ever;to offer Delon's best role;to be one of the very best '60s movies.The atmosphere is one of the main kudos of this suspenseful and lapidary film.Its director did know cinema.For me,Full Sun was an astounding experience :one of those films that are so good that surpass all previous expectations.
So,movies do not have to be stupid,clumsy and trite and insipid;on the contrary,Full Sun shows how they ought to be always:bright and beautiful,of a striking beauty,with much gusto and having something to say and straightforward.
The work of a very sardonic,mordant,straightforward and prompt intelligence,Plein Soleil (1960) amazes firstly by its stunning visual quality;such a film confirms the instinct that makes one reject a whole quantity of other movies that try to pass as thrillers.When you see such a movie you instantaneously have the feeling that most other so-called thrillers are mere bluffs and deceptions. Plein Soleil (1960) is so sensationally good it is the one worthy heir of Diabolique;indeed,it ranks with that other masterpiece.Delon's rancorous ,heartless and evil Tom is the coolest character this actor ever performed;truly, the chance of a lifetime. His easiness in Ripley's role is amazing;dressed up,dogged and sharp.Yes,but how almost equally good is the rest of the cast!And Delon is seconded by the upbeat and ambiguous,easy-going,cruel and injudicious "Philippe" and the hearty "Marge".The sordidness of the facts is intact.As narrative,Full Sun is a wonder of economy.There is a powerful stream of fresh eroticism,beginning with the fat and lovely blonde picked out by the two friends,Tom and Philippe.The violence and insanity are of a Hitchcockian precision and force.These are the innards of violence and iniquity.And these are the artistic things as one would like to see them always.The execution is flawless and the showmanship is impressing.
How interesting and thrilling this movie is,how well narrated.The score is fine and the photography is physically delighting.The movie is a feast for the intelligence.On the other hand,this kind of algebra is the product of a lively perspicacity.For the connoisseurs,Full Sun is matchless.And one of the best movies of the '60s.As such,it reunites these three privileges:to be one of the best ten thrillers ever;to offer Delon's best role;to be one of the very best '60s movies.The atmosphere is one of the main kudos of this suspenseful and lapidary film.Its director did know cinema.For me,Full Sun was an astounding experience :one of those films that are so good that surpass all previous expectations.
So,movies do not have to be stupid,clumsy and trite and insipid;on the contrary,Full Sun shows how they ought to be always:bright and beautiful,of a striking beauty,with much gusto and having something to say and straightforward.