The commercial entertainment version of "Zoom" is still very high

Sigmund 2021-12-21 08:01:22

1. If I remember correctly, before "Scarface", most of Brian de Palma's early films were suspenseful and horror genres. I have also watched several of them, and the overall feeling is relatively good. Sharp, with a relatively strong personal style, this one is no exception. I like it more and more, and I decide to have time to watch all his early suspense works as much as possible.

2. I didn't really contact "Zoom" before I watched it. I only found out when I watched it. In contrast, I prefer Brian de Palma's version, and Michelangelo Antonioni's things are still more literary.

3. The story makes good use of the characteristics of the sound effect industry, and the overall feeling is very mysterious and attractive. (I just watched the excellent "Black Mansion Lonely Soul" two days ago, and also took advantage of the profession of a film recording engineer, and the effect is also very, very good)

4. The famous subway station in "The Dawn of Love" is chasing down the original bridge section. Originally from this "Cruel Line". Although the details are quite different, the intense tension it brings to the audience is still very similar.

5. John Travota performed very well, feeling very relaxed and natural. The unique hooligan phase was not very obvious at that time, ha ha, but the staleness of smoking had already begun to appear.

6. Nancy Allen, who likes to play Lisa very much, is a silly little woman who is in my heart.




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  • Percy 2021-12-21 08:01:22

    Splicing parts of Hitchcock, Opheles, Coppola, and Antonioni into the story of self-movement is really the plain advantages and disadvantages of Parma. The long rotating lens is really dazzling... .

  • Cassandra 2022-03-27 09:01:10

    [Screening at China Film Archive] Although the story is not complicated, the film is excellent in every aspect. The editing is great, and the photography and sound effects are even better. Especially the long shot that rotates nine full circles, it's so cool! The suspense is mixed with elements of love and comedy, and it is a parody of B-level horror films. Really icing on the cake. nice! Four and a half stars

Blow Out quotes

  • Jack Terry: No one wants to know about conspiracy any more!

  • Jack Terry: I'm trying to save our asses!

    Sally: I'll look after my *own* ass, thank you.