Tuesday, May 10, 2011

Le Boucher (1970)

4 / 5 Dec '09
Tagline: N/A
Directed by: Claude Chabrol
Written by: Claude Chambrol
Actors include: Stephane Audran, Jean Yanne, Antonio Passalia
Genre: Drama, Thriller
Length: 93 minutes
Banned: Nope



Review:
A deceptively simple little thriller that is elegant, artful and a real treat to watch. Our story is based around the blossoming relationship between a lovely teacher and butcher. As they are getting to know one another their small town is being gripped by the horrible news of Jack The Ripper style slayings in their area. It truly is quite beautiful, the scenery the care in which the film was shot, it does all add up to be really thoughtful and interesting. Although much of the film does focus on getting to know our characters it certainly doesn't feel like it's dull in any way, just rich and full of wonderful acting. If you step into this one thinking you are to watch a brutal horror film walk away, but if you are in the mood to watch something refreshing and simple then I'd highly recommend this. Honestly because I'd heard it hyped as a French Art film, I was leery of it but I think this is one that could be enjoyed by most anyone really.

Availabilty:  On DVD

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