DON'T LOOK NOW (1973)

[Antonio]

DON’T LOOK NOW (1973) Directed by Nicolas Roeg. Adapted from the chilling story by Daphne du Maurier (of “The Birds” fame), this psychothriller (with slasher undertones) concerns a couple (Donald Sutherland and Julie Christie) who travel to Venice after the tragic drowning of their young daughter, and become embroiled in several supernatural goings-on involving a blind psychic and a mad slasher in a red plastic rain slicker. Artsy, atmospheric and slow-paced, this is one of the better psychological thrillers out there, punctuated by a steamy sex scene between the two leads and the creepy Venician locales. Very scary in some spots, including the genuinely shocking, brutal ending. My grade: B+


[This message has been edited by Antonio (edited 09-20-2001).]

[Jason13thh]

Good use of the city of Venice.
I like the end which is very unexpected.
good acting, slow pace, atmospheric,too.
Donald Sutherland and Julie Chrisite are very believable.
The film was never scary and a bit boring.

[Hans, wihout Franz]

Although, I was slightly disapointed by this one, I did enjoy it. The movie was terribly slow but the ending was worth waiting for.