Trial

Year: 1962

Grade: C

Country: France

Director: Welles

Review

welles said that this was the best movie he ever made. i’d have to say that it’s the worst movie with which he’s ever been involved…so far as i’ve seen. i’ve seen at least four movies that he’s directed. there is a nice visual style – the shadows and noirish lighting are good, the sets are good (a bit reminiscent of brazil), and anthony perkins is fine. the story is good, but i think that the “before the law” excerpt is the best part of the story….though i honestly haven’t read the entire original kafka story. it’s a film with potential, but lousy production values (the dialogue looping was awful) and loose storytelling make for a laborious movie experience.