Movie Review: ANGEL-A The Sexy Shades of Black and White
07/17/2007 02:10 PM by Gretchen Schauffler
Starring: Rie Rasmussen, Jamel Debbouze, Gilbert Melki, Serge Riaboukine, more cast. Directed By: Luc Besson
Released By: Sony Classics.Theatrical Release Date: 05/25/2007
Run Time: 88 min. Genre: Comedy, Romance. Rating: R
WOW, I love Paris in the spring time, I love Paris is the fall, I love Paris in a movie that somehow manages to show you Paris, in black and white, where you don’t miss color. That’s right! Feast your eyes with a movie, that manages to make black and white beyond dark, beyond light, and beyond beautiful.
We are all familiar with how Ansel Adams addressed nature this way. I can only imagine how much he would have loved this movie.
The use of black and white allows any image to stand out from each other’s backgrounds. As opposites, black and white make for strong bonds (he is a solid shape through muted shades of gray) and clear distinction (she is striking black and white contrast, with her skin, her hair, her dress). The movie uses this expertly to lace together a vibrant city and the difference between the character’s personalities, while making each one stand out in an outstanding way.
For those of you who love photography, art, and cinematography, it is a must see. For those of you who need to look at something new, its a must see. We saw it at The Sundance Film Festival and we were thrilled to see the trailer at the theaters this month in the midst of Die Hard #3, Harry Potter: The order of the Phoenix and Transformers.
Angel-A is magical, stunning, and of course, a very sexy blanc-noir piece of art. The story is charming. I wont reveal it, but, considering that my favorite Christmas movie is It’s a Wonderful Life, I loved this french version.
Gretchen Schauffler
Artist and Founder of Devine Color®
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