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Max et les ferrailleurs (1971)

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Sautet's cinema: between narrative rigor and the triumph of doom.

Although the work of filmmaker Claude Sautet is characterized by sobriety, by their absolute lack of sensationalism, can be blamed only -not reproach- to the exhibition coolness with a tendency to walk on the razor's edge, to touch almost something impossible. Abiding with all this, its credibility end result always ends up unscathed and courage, highlighted.

If we add that the french director dominates the narrative with extraordinary ease is very unlikely that a single movie he gets to defraud the viewer. "Max et les ferrateurs" is a good example of this. It works within a shielded detailed script as tightest timepiece. Also -genuine mark of its maker- the characters are very well drawn and even projected a good psychological study, at least of the main protagonists.

Only regret the almost erratic attitude Max -solved with a pair of third phrases- to define what would be deeper character motivation, the engine of the strange attitude that was later adopted and which will run throughout the story. You can also lie on missing any more accurate indication of his attraction to prostitute disguised Lily. But both licenses point to more than commendable interest in being involved and put filmmaker, once again, the outfits in an attempt to enrich their characters and these risky jumps without network mentioned at the beginning. Incidentally, the actors who play Max (Michel Piccoli) and, above all, Lily (Romy Schneider) deserve a section all to themselves. His admirable performances, next to the side as Perier, Fresson or Wilson contribute to the greater credibility and are important incentive for the story.

Movie of unquestionable interest -even with some small ups and downs- that deserves being with eyes and ears open. At the end, let the good flavor of the best elaborate jobs of Polar or French Noir cinema.

7/10
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Added by Rath
10 years ago on 12 October 2013 18:23

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