Roman Polanski hit the peak of his filmmaking in the 60s and 70s. One of his most overlooked films from this period is Cul-de-sac. The film opens with quite possibly one of the most memorable sequences in film history. Two gangsters get stuck in the tide, since one of them is wounded, the other gangster goes out to look for help. The gangster tries to contact his boss from a couple's home. However, the gangster is unable to get a hold of his boss to pick him up. So for the meantime, the gangster and his partner reside at the couple's home. The gangsters begin to terrorize the couple, making them prisoners within their own home. Of course the couple tries to think of was on how to throw these gangsters out of their home. Along the way events start to take unexpected turns.
Cul-de-sac is an excellent example of Polanski's macabre mentality. He takes a serious situation and converts it into something hilarious. The most memorable character in my opinion is the wounded gangster. His presence (even though it's for a small amount) is what grabs your attention to the film. The irony of the couple is well constructed for it portrays a manly wife, and a womanly gentle husband. As for the predominant gangster of the film, his stupidity and wits makes the film a well worth experience. The film certainly hits its ironic punch during the last half-hour of the film. For any Polanski connoisseurs I highly recommend this film that is well worth watching.
Cul-de-sac is an excellent example of Polanski's macabre mentality. He takes a serious situation and converts it into something hilarious. The most memorable character in my opinion is the wounded gangster. His presence (even though it's for a small amount) is what grabs your attention to the film. The irony of the couple is well constructed for it portrays a manly wife, and a womanly gentle husband. As for the predominant gangster of the film, his stupidity and wits makes the film a well worth experience. The film certainly hits its ironic punch during the last half-hour of the film. For any Polanski connoisseurs I highly recommend this film that is well worth watching.