Breathless (1960)
I've watched a few movies recently that I didn't like, but at least I didn't dislike them. I may be able to understand the appeal of some movies, and simply chalk up my indifference to taste. I actually disliked this movie. First off, it doesn't offer up anything in the way of tension, emotion, thrills, or humor, but my big issue is the main character. I went into this thinking that this was supposed to be a cool movie with a cool lead character. This guy couldn't have been more uncool. I like rooting for the bad guys, but this guy is just such a slimy weasel with no balls, that it makes it impossible. His attempts to act cool have the reverse affect, and he acts desperate with women. I was wondering if maybe Europeans and Americans just look at these things differently? This movie should have had a badass character as it's centerpiece; instead it has a dork.
I've watched a few movies recently that I didn't like, but at least I didn't dislike them. I may be able to understand the appeal of some movies, and simply chalk up my indifference to taste. I actually disliked this movie. First off, it doesn't offer up anything in the way of tension, emotion, thrills, or humor, but my big issue is the main character. I went into this thinking that this was supposed to be a cool movie with a cool lead character. This guy couldn't have been more uncool. I like rooting for the bad guys, but this guy is just such a slimy weasel with no balls, that it makes it impossible. His attempts to act cool have the reverse affect, and he acts desperate with women. I was wondering if maybe Europeans and Americans just look at these things differently? This movie should have had a badass character as it's centerpiece; instead it has a dork.