{Film Review II [continued(3)]}[24th February 1973]

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            Before I continue on that theme, the other annoying thing was that a film setting out to explore the depths of personality, as the film seemed partly to do, should show a higher standard of perception, a greater responsibility, and (I feel) a greater artistry.  Taking it on its own level, it fell short of the required standard.  Not only was its ‘exploration’ of human trouble superficial (not Ekland’s fault) and corrupt; but its exploitation of audience drives and inhibitions was (as I have said) irresponsible and hypocritical.

           

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