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Martin Teller · 04-03-2008, 10:26 PM

I'm going to be tackling the canon pretty hard for a while, so I expect to fill in a lot of the gaps in my list.

#286 - Letter from an Unknown Woman

Expertly filmed with wonderful camera moves, evocative lighting, and beautiful sets. It was well-acted, and there were some very memorable moments. It comments elegantly on the harsh realities of romance. The score was very nice, too. That is to say: I liked it, quite a bit. On the whole, however, it just didn't strike me as a masterpiece and I'm left wondering why it has such a mighty reputation. Sure, it was tragic and lovely, but it certainly didn't dig deep into my soul or anything. I was more impressed by the other Ophuls film I've seen, Leibelei. What am I missing that elevates this one above the level of "very good"? Rating: 8

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Martin Teller *Martin Teller* Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Local Time: 08:41 PM Local Date: 10-13-2008 Posts: 1,545	Re: Sight and Sound (2002) Greatest Films Club I'm going to be tackling the canon pretty hard for a while, so I expect to fill in a lot of the gaps in my list. #286 - Letter from an Unknown Woman Expertly filmed with wonderful camera moves, evocative lighting, and beautiful sets. It was well-acted, and there were some very memorable moments. It comments elegantly on the harsh realities of romance. The score was very nice, too. That is to say: I liked it, quite a bit. On the whole, however, it just didn't strike me as a masterpiece and I'm left wondering why it has such a mighty reputation. Sure, it was tragic and lovely, but it certainly didn't dig deep into my soul or anything. I was more impressed by the other Ophuls film I've seen, Leibelei. What am I missing that elevates this one above the level of "very good"? Rating: 8