films seen
11/26
average score
1.05*
nationality
Austria - 95 years old
status
R.I.P. (1906 - 2002)
One of the big, classic American directors. From war to drama to screwball comedies, Wilder has done it all, though he rarely managed to elevate his work above banal Hollywood schmaltz. An icon, but I just can't stand most of his films.
Movies
A film that hasn't lost much of its relevance in 70 years time, but that simply speaks for the lack of social impact cinema has. The critique on the media is rather shallow, Douglas takes overacting to new extremes and Wilder's attempts at cynical drama feel contrived. The first half of the film is one of Wilder's better moments, but this film takes a fast and deep dive during the second half.
