Nightmare Alley: A New York Review of Classics
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Guillermo del Toro's Nightmare Alley is a sumptuous, stylish, and ultimately unsatisfying film noir. It's a well-crafted piece of work, but it lacks the emotional depth and resonance of del Toro's best films. Still, it's a visually stunning and atmospheric film that's sure to please fans of the genre.
4.4 out of 5
Language | : | English |
File size | : | 1640 KB |
Text-to-Speech | : | Enabled |
Screen Reader | : | Supported |
Enhanced typesetting | : | Enabled |
Word Wise | : | Enabled |
Print length | : | 306 pages |
The Plot
Nightmare Alley tells the story of Stanton Carlisle (Bradley Cooper),a young man who dreams of becoming a successful carny. He joins a traveling carnival and quickly learns the ropes of the business. He becomes a skilled mentalist and is soon able to swindle people out of their money. However, his ambition eventually gets the better of him, and he becomes involved in a dangerous scheme that threatens to destroy everything he's worked for.
The Cast
Bradley Cooper gives a strong performance as Stanton Carlisle. He's charismatic and charming, but he also has a dark side that's always lurking beneath the surface. Cate Blanchett is also excellent as Dr. Lilith Ritter, a psychiatrist who becomes Carlisle's mentor and love interest. Toni Collette is equally good as Zeena, a fellow carny who becomes Carlisle's partner in crime.
The Visuals
Nightmare Alley is a visually stunning film. Del Toro has created a world that's both beautiful and sinister. The carnival scenes are particularly impressive, with their bright lights and garish colors. The film's cinematography is also top-notch, with some truly stunning shots.
The Themes
Nightmare Alley is a film about ambition, greed, and the dangers of unchecked power. Carlisle is a man who is driven by his desire for success, but he's willing to do anything to achieve it. He's a classic antihero, and his downfall is both tragic and inevitable.
The
Nightmare Alley is a well-crafted and visually stunning film, but it lacks the emotional depth and resonance of del Toro's best films. Still, it's a solid piece of work that's sure to please fans of the genre.
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4.4 out of 5
Language | : | English |
File size | : | 1640 KB |
Text-to-Speech | : | Enabled |
Screen Reader | : | Supported |
Enhanced typesetting | : | Enabled |
Word Wise | : | Enabled |
Print length | : | 306 pages |
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Language | : | English |
File size | : | 1640 KB |
Text-to-Speech | : | Enabled |
Screen Reader | : | Supported |
Enhanced typesetting | : | Enabled |
Word Wise | : | Enabled |
Print length | : | 306 pages |