The River (2005)
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- Synopsis
- The River must be seen in its original Technicolor; it is difficult, if not impossible, to imagine anyone fully enjoying this wonderful film while watching a black-and-white TV print....
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- Director(s)
- Jean Renoir
- MPAA Rating
- Not Yet Rated
- Runtime
- 99 min.
Critic Reviews
Whether or not The River is, as some critics have claimed, Mr. Tsai's masterpiece, it is an excellent introduction to his oblique narrative style, his favored themes and his careful, lyrical visual sensibility.Read the full review
Uses loneliness and alienation as the primary emotional colors on a surprisingly expressive canvas.Read the full review
The three principal actors fit their roles like gloves, and the handsome camerawork (by Liao Peng-jung) is a major asset. There's no music, just natural sounds on the track. Except for a shot in which the microphone boom is clearly visible, the film is highly professional in every aspect.Read the full review
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