Tribe described it pretty well. But, be aware that with JL
Godard it's always "cinema d'essai" if not art cinema... he
liked to take clich鳊 and to thorn them apart. Eddie
Constantine, American actor, became a icon in France for its
incarnation of Lemmy Caution in cheesy B French film (even
worst than the original novels by Peter Cheyney), but
Constantine was perfect in the part: witty, tongue in
cheek... explaining his impact on the French audience. Godard
plays obviously on this iconic part in his film. Under
others.. A really interesting film, even if a little bit
outdated. Enjoy!
E.Borgers Hard-boiled Mysteries http://www.geocities.com/Athens/6384
--- Tribe <
johncarrie@sprynet.com> wrote:
> I think it's sort of an acquired taste, but I,
for
> one, think it's pretty
> darn good and a creative way of recasting the
PI
> story. Sort of mix
> cheap-ass science fiction, Ed Wood, and a
subdued
> Mike Hammer, and ya got
> Alphaville. I'd recommend it.
>
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