Word: plotting
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Dates: during 1940-1949
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...other roles, Jose Ferrer, as the Dauphin, is rather interesting, and Francis L. Sullivan, as Cauchon, is menacing enough; but since his part in the plot called for him to prolong my stay at the Astor long after my interest had left, I'm not saying anything good about...
...this land with an iron bosom. She kills people right and left and has their bodies encased in metal for an interesting trophy room. Although she ensnares Jean Pierre Aumont, he manages to escape, and then tries to return for no better reason than to follow the "Lost Horizon" plot...
Aumont is fine as the dashing legionnaire, but nothing can save the ill-fated plot. "Siren of Atlantis" started with an original idea and developed it poorly...
...extraordinary depth and quality of this film render a coldly anylitical review impossible. Although it also has a masterful plot, perhaps the finest parts of "Grand Illusion" are a few individual scenes. For instance, on the eve of a German victory celebration, the prisoners give a revue and invite the German officers who are guarding them. In the middle of the show, Gabin hears the news the Allies have finally won this battle. He rushes on the stage, roars out the good news, and all the prisoners rise and sing the "Marsaillaise." The German officers stomp out, and Gabin...
...tortoise pace the plot progresses to its long-expected solution. But though you implore acceleration, though you cannot respond sympathetically to the problems, you will be deeply impressed with Muni's superb performance. He utters perhaps too many "Dio Mio's," but the warmth and understanding which he brings to the role of the Italian-American wine producer are unsurpassed. He spends the entire second act in bed, recuperating from two broken legs. His gestures and facial expressions, worthy of pantomime, carry not only that act, but the whole play. I found myself waiting impatiently for his return each time...