tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5573438243257723411.post17569912284605226..comments2024-01-20T03:22:00.102-05:00Comments on Criterion Reflections: Rififi (1955) - #115David Blakesleehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12167200509158903679noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5573438243257723411.post-39566379725907141762010-05-16T21:36:01.663-04:002010-05-16T21:36:01.663-04:00Thanks a bunch for that kind word, stan! Little bi...Thanks a bunch for that kind word, stan! Little bits of encouragement mean a lot. I've got a lot of internal motivation to keep plugging away on this project but it's good to know that others enjoy what I'm doing here too. I am already getting excited by what I see in Olivier's Richard III (next in the series.) <br /><br />But as for Rififi, it's just another routinely great film, so easily overlooked in the amazing variety of offerings put forth by Criterion. Dassin's craftsmanship, technical precision and clear consistent focus is impressive enough on its own, but considering the kind of pressures he was working under to create this film, I'm fairly astonished that he pulled it off so brilliantly, like you said. And I really like the scruffiness of his cast - Jean Servais (Tony) had his own issues to deal with and overcome. He provided just the right touch of jaded fatigue and deep-seated (but barely expressed) anger at his situation in life.David Blakesleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12167200509158903679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5573438243257723411.post-71315318286048775542010-05-16T20:01:40.807-04:002010-05-16T20:01:40.807-04:00excellent review. I haven't seen this for half...excellent review. I haven't seen this for half a year. You brought up a good summary and I was reminded the BRILLIANCE of Dassin! Keep it up. Your work is truly enjoyed by many out there in the film community!stanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16564475238552070851noreply@blogger.com