Eclipse Series 9
I am going to start this blog with my thoughts on the William Klein film; Who Are You, Polly Maggoo? I felt this would be appropriate because I may have a different opinion then most others who have been lucky enough to view the film. From the title scene at the very beginning until the final roll of the credits I was completely stunned by it's visual beauty. It is most certainly a work of art, which makes sense when you consider the masterful photography that Klein has created throughout his career. The use of black in white throughoutt the movie is nothing less than perfect along with gorgeous costume design and makeup. Alright, enough about how pretty it is , to my surprise its also wildly entertaining and full of humor that is clever and ahead of its time. The beautiful Dorothy McGowan (Polly Maggoo) is a warm, quirky, likeable character that is chosen for a T.V. documentary entitled "Who Are You?". The purpose of this show is to discover if this American model Polly is more than just a pretty face, and you come to realize that there is much more to her than looks alone. Although the film is not exactly critically acclaimed, I would argue that it is a perfect balance of abstraction, humor, and visual mastery. I refuse to reveal any major spoilers because this is required viewing for anyone that considers themselves a fan of film.
Hate it or love it, there's no denying the beauty of this criterion gem.
IMDB:**********10/10
Netflix:*****5/5
Netflix:*****5/5
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