Tuesday, May 30, 2006

Mr. Arkadin (Corinth Version; 1955)


Location: Home
Seen Before: No
Rating: 3.0

Orson Welles' beautiful, fascinating mess.

I started talking to a customer at work a few weeks ago and I brought up this film, in which he said "it's good, but you really see where it lulls and where it shines--where a great film really could have been made." Now, this kid was a little obnoxious and annoying, so I really wanted to brush off his Arkadin opinion.

Unfortunately, I really can't agree with him more. There are so many great moments and simply amazing uses of photography that ultimately doesn't add up to a great film. It is certainly worth watching as it is interesting and enjoyable--and, come on, it's Welles--but I have to hope the other versions are stronger.

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