Le Samouraï (The Godson)
Alain Delon, François Périer, Nathalie Delon
A dedicated professional killer lies fully clothed in his monochromed apartment, then goes off to a day at the office: stealing a car, killing a man in a nightclub, setting up an ironclad alibi, and o...( read more
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DVD Released: October 25, 2005
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May 25, 2009Alain Delon is flaming hot sex. Also, this is a knockout example of communicating a lot while saying very little in cinema terms; as soon as I finished it I felt like I could talk about it for half an hour. The unusual ending just helps to sell this depth, because you know that a... ...( read more )
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April 13, 2009an interesting story about a hitman in paris. the stoic nature of the film was well crafted and the actors were great. a film limited on diologue, the movement of the main character and the intrigue into his actions drives the film. a true classic, this film doesnt grab me aft... ...( read more )
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November 15, 2008Beyond coolness. This is one of the most enjoyable crime movies I've ever seen. The lack of dialogue, the incredibly professional camera work, the style, the individuality of the characters - it's all so overwhelming. I gotta watch more Melville.
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October 26, 2008Le Samourai is a masterpiece. Now that we got that out of the way, I suppose it's unnecessary to even say that it's a MUST watch and that it single-handedly outdoes most of the other French New Wave films I've seen so far.
Jean Pierre Melville's film is a homage to the America... ...( read more ) -
April 5, 2008Jean Pierre Melville's crowning achievement. I love the music in this film.
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May 16, 2009First i have to say that director Jean-Pierre Melville has an incredible eye for composing a shot. Le Samourai is gorgeous to watch. And the score is another ultra cool plus to the film. But seriously thats about it. I was bored to death 3/4 into it. It started out good enough. I... ...( read more )
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October 24, 2005
Nick Schager, Slant Magazine
January 1, 2000
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
One of the pleasures of Le Samourai is to realize how complicated the plot has grown, in its flat, deadpan way. full review
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