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Originally Posted by ChronoGrl
Huh. Usually our tastes are in synch, but I was not a huge fan of this one... I just couldn't suspend my disbelief... The more elaborate the traps are, the more I think, "Really? Really? HOW could he have POSSIBLY set that up?!"
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For me the fun of the incredulous capacity for this industrious killer blunted my disbelief.
Gaslight (1944). Flouting plot holes in order to tell this creepy tale, this psychological thriller takes its protagonist to the brink. The setting paints a picture of post-aristocratic London with aplomb, making for a wonderful canvas upon which to allow events to unfold. The acting was superb, with Ingrid Bergman using her eyes to reveal the explosive sense of despondency as her world turns against her. With solid direction and wonderfully soft camera work, events move towards their inevitable denouement with nary a chance for a reprieve. With a wonderfully satisfying ending, this classic is sure to remain at the top of its game for years to come. Merci beaucoup.
Genruk