The Night Porter (1974)
Jesus, this movie is silly. Any serious consideration of the themes this movie pays lip service to is choked to death by this film's overwhelming silliness. The actors, bless their hearts, play it as straight as possible. There's even a point where it looks like Dirk Bogarde might be able to sell this crud just by trying really hard. But nothing can escape the black hole that is the Nazi-encounter subplot. Thanks for the effort, Dirk. Now if you'll excuse me, I think I'd rather be watching Salo.
Grade: D+
Jesus, this movie is silly. Any serious consideration of the themes this movie pays lip service to is choked to death by this film's overwhelming silliness. The actors, bless their hearts, play it as straight as possible. There's even a point where it looks like Dirk Bogarde might be able to sell this crud just by trying really hard. But nothing can escape the black hole that is the Nazi-encounter subplot. Thanks for the effort, Dirk. Now if you'll excuse me, I think I'd rather be watching Salo.
Grade: D+
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