Product: Last Tango in Paris (1973)
Rating: 5.0
A Modern Masterpiece
Bernardo Berttolucci, who got his start with another controversial director - Pier Paolo Pasolini, really painted beautifully with color and lighting when he made 'Last Tango in Paris'.The film stands the test of time and in no way is dated as I watch it today - about 30 years later. The mood of the film at times is light-hearted, childish, naughty, and at other times it is very sad, fatalist, and depressing - such a range of emotion is hard to find in a movie.There are so many memorable scenes in the movie - that it is almost impossible for anyone to say they completely dislike the film. Brando's performance is one of his best - and you really feel like this was a special project for him. It made me laugh when I read someone's review saying Bertolucci was a dirty old man when - he wasn't that old when he made the movie, the sex scenes are all artfully done, and I don't get the sense that he had any bad intentions in making the picture.I give this film 5 stars for its beauty (every shot looks like a painting), its range of emotion, and Brando's performance. This is truly a classic of modern times.