In his 1963 film, Roman Polanski delivers an almost riveting tale of one-up man's-ship (quite a mouth full). The plot centers around a journalist and his much younger wife who head out for a sailing adventure, when they cross paths, or almost run over a hitchhiker who then gets dragged along.
The men then attempt to show off in front of the female, who by the way looks much more attractive sans glasses and propriety.
First of all, the idea that one can be forced into a free day of sailing and food is beyond me. Forced?? You were forced to go on someone’s boat and eat their free delicious food and drink their wine? As my friend Zach said: a good hitchhiker never refuses a free meal, ever. This is true and the fact that he was even reluctant to indulge due to his pride was bothersome.
The movie is in black and white and lacks any humor what so ever, so this movie must be watched with that in mind. It is almost to stagnant for my humor/violence obsessed world and due to circumstances needed to abruptly end.
On the other hand, the closeted art school kid in me still appreciates the film itself, regardless of Polanski’s child molestation charge. But for now I think I am going to stick with more violently awesome flicks that will make a grown man cringe. (I’ve seen it happen before)
Again anyone with suggestions or comments feel free to vent.
Cheers
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