Sexylocher Masterful Movie

Sexyloutak Absolutely the worst movie.

ChicRawIdol A brilliant film that helped define a genre

Payno I think this is a new genre that they're all sort of working their way through it and haven't got all the kinks worked out yet but it's a genre that works for me.

floydreese This neo-noir crime film reeks of atmosphere. Directed by the legendary Frenchman Jean Pierre Melville and starring the French heartthrob Alain Delon as the main character Le Samourai is a great classic of world cinema. Delon is an contractual assassin and his latest hit gets him in some soup. The style is minimalist and the cinematography is bleak on purpose. Though there are some plot holes which can be found if studied deeply I feel that the film is meant to be a stylish take on a philosophy and in that capacity it works perfectly. If you wish to get into French films than this is a straightforward flick full of fedora wearing assassins and nightclub singers that can be helpful.

villanuevachristianrae-61358 European films are known for the French New Wave style of filmmaking where they break the rules, especially in the editing room. The jump cuts originated from them, they cut their films without following the rules set upon by the Hollywood filmmakers which is suppose to be like this - establishing shot to know the location then medium to go closer to the characters, and then close-up for the dialogues. I have seen many old French films who disregards these techniques, but I was surprised to see this in Le Samourai a crime film starring Alain Delon about a professional hit man named Jeff Costello. Viewing this in the 21st century days of filmmaking I have to say it is beyond its time. It doesn't only have that Hollywood film-noir style, but it has the contemporary indie filmmaking of today which is slow-burn and edgy.Le Samourai is about Jeff Costello a hit man for hire who is tasked to kill an owner of a nightclub for the price of 2 million, but everything goes wrong when the nightclub's pianist played by Cathy Rosier sees him after the crime. The investigation happens after and Jeff Costello's alibi is strongly believed by the police because of the convincing statements of his lover who is also his accomplice, but the head of the investigation is not impressed, and after Costello's release the police still plots some investigations. The pianist who is the only witness of the crime denies the accusation that Jeff Costello is the murderer, and this leads to Jeff Costello wanting to know more about the pianist if she is hired to protect him or she has hidden affection to him. And then everything becomes a cat and mouse game.The mise-en-scene of the film is gloomy and dark it evokes the soulless act of killing. Jeff Costello's costume has a distinct trademark and character into it. He wears a fedora hat and brown trench coat, but inside of that he's wearing a dark suit which depicts who he is inside an empty and obscure person. Almost all of the character in the film is dressed in gray and dark tone which uplifts the edginess of the film. The cinematography isn't that impressive compared to some Hitchcock films which is also released in those decades. It losses it's suspense because the cinematography is not giving us hints or clues, but it releases actions abruptly. In terms of acting everyone is greatly directed especially the protagonist played by Alain Delon, he shows a nuance and silent approach to the character which reminds me of Ryan Gosling's acting in Drive or maybe that's Gosling's spirit animal that time. Cathy Rosier is elegant and mesmerizing with her role as a pianist she manages to attract my eyes every time she comes in the scene and her skin tone makes her more unique, and her last scene in the film is memorable.The structure of the story is very well-thought of by opening it slowly in a room apartment without nothing happening is an amusing approach making us viewers think what will be the journey of this story before it starts and it turns out to be unpredictable, and on the revelation scenes everyone will be on the edge of their seats. The denouement part of the film in the nightclub is a memorable scene and I think I will remember forever.Le Samourai is a thrilling experience, but it lacks big and explosive moments. I feel like the film is concentrating on the nuances of the characters rather than action scenes and I think that's not bad at all. I'm just waiting for snappier moments in the film that will make me jump off my chair.

Woodyanders Strictly businesslike contract killer Jef Costello (the supremely handsome and commanding Alain Delon, who's the very essence of stoic cool) pulls off a hit that's witnessed by several people. This in turn puts Jef in a precarious bind in which he must rectify the situation as quickly and quietly as possible or else the ever present and pesky police will close in on him.Ably directed with striking austerity by Jean-Pierre Melville, who also co-wrote the tightly constructed script with Georges Pellegrin, with a mesmerizing wordless ten minute opening sequence, a spare moody score by Francois de Roubaix, a cold and detached tone, sly touches of humor, gorgeously glossy cinematography by Henri Decae, a deceptively simple and straightforward narrative that unfolds at a deliberate pace, laconic dialogue, and a strong undercurrent of despair and melancholy (Jef's lonely existence gives this picture an unexpectedly poignant quality), this film not only works as a glorious celebration of smooth elegant style and pure cinema with a refreshing noted emphasis on poetic visuals over long-winded scenes of people talking, but also serves as a potent and provocative existential meditation on fate and destiny. Moreover, Delon's assured and charismatic presence keeps this picture humming; he receives sturdy from Francois Perrier as a determined and calculating police detective, Nathalie Delon as Jef's loyal accomplice Jane Lagrange, and Cathy Rosier as chic pianist femme fatale Valerie. Essential viewing.

851222 Greetings from Lithuania."Le samouraï" (1967) is a very solid suspense thriller. While the story is very simple, craftsmanship of this movie is so good that you won't lose anything if invest 1 h 42 min of your lifetime into this picture, it is worth it. It is flawlessly directed film, director i think was a true star of this movie. Scenes aren't rushed, everything looks clear and involving. Cienmatography as well as editing were also very solid. While i lost a bit interesting into plot in the middle of the movie, nevertheless i enjoyed this picture.Overall, although made in 1967 "Le samouraï" doesn't look or feel aged, good thrillers don't age and this is a very solid one.