Quintet is a symbolically rich over-commitment to surrealistic reality, which unfortunately marks the end of Robert Altmans career defining 70s film run. Altman followed through with his vision to extreme extents; and for that alone, I must praise Quintet. Robert Altmans attempt at an ice-age sci-fi film has been dubbed a bad film, and even for me, I suppose it’s easy to understand why audiences and critics feel negatively about Quintet.
All around Quintet feels like an ugly post apocalyptic ice age, yet it’s charming in some indescribable, melancholic fashion. The location is covered in snow and ice, which is intensified by an intentionally fogged camera. However, Robert Altman approached his vision here with loyalty and dedication, giving grace to the overwhelming visual style he believed was proper. Whether you love Quintet, or hate it, his relentlessness is clear as day to any true Robert Altman fan. So, as the credits rolled, I found myself entranced by what Altman successfully presented as an endless ice age.
The unique, but talented cast of actors exists as an unmoving focal strongpoint of Quintet. Unfortunately, most of these crucial actors turned their back on Quintet after being critically defined as a shit film. Most of the primary cast leans toward the poor critical opinion, yet Altman never stopped defending Quintet.
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**Acting Roles That Stood Out To Me:
- The Great, Paul Newman as Essex
- Vittorio Gassman as Saint Christopher
- Fernando Rey as Grigor
- Bibi Andersson as Ambrosia
Keeping his feet planted with regard to his opinions on Quintet continues to define Robert Altman’s personality as a director. Like I’ve said, he’s relentless in pursuit of true individual artistic expression. Altman is an auteur, and a major influence to contemporary independent film making. Quintet is highly underrated, and a staple piece to look at when defining the man’s lasting career. His timeless impact on Hollywood and me as a film lover is highly visible in what many consider one of Altman’s worst, Quintet.
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Quintet is a symbolically rich over-commitment to surrealistic reality, which unfortunately marks the end of Robert Altmans career defining 70s film run. Altman followed through with his vision to extreme extents; and for that alone, I must praise Quintet. Robert Altmans attempt at an ice-age sci-fi film has been dubbed a bad film, and even for me, I suppose it’s easy to understand why audiences and critics feel negatively about Quintet.
All around Quintet feels like an ugly post apocalyptic ice age, yet it’s charming in some indescribable, melancholic fashion. The location is covered in snow and ice, which is intensified by an intentionally fogged camera. However, Robert Altman approached his vision here with loyalty and dedication, giving grace to the overwhelming visual style he believed was proper. Whether you love Quintet, or hate it, his relentlessness is clear as day to any true Robert Altman fan. So, as the credits rolled, I found myself entranced by what Altman successfully presented as an endless ice age.
The unique, but talented cast of actors exists as an unmoving focal strongpoint of Quintet. Unfortunately, most of these crucial actors turned their back on Quintet after being critically defined as a shit film. Most of the primary cast leans toward the poor critical opinion, yet Altman never stopped defending Quintet.
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**Acting Roles That Stood Out To Me:
- The Great, Paul Newman as Essex
- Vittorio Gassman as Saint Christopher
- Fernando Rey as Grigor
- Bibi Andersson as Ambrosia
Keeping his feet planted with regard to his opinions on Quintet continues to define Robert Altman’s personality as a director. Like I’ve said, he’s relentless in pursuit of true individual artistic expression. Altman is an auteur, and a major influence to contemporary independent film making. Quintet is highly underrated, and a staple piece to look at when defining the man’s lasting career. His timeless impact on Hollywood and me as a film lover is highly visible in what many consider one of Altman’s worst, Quintet.
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