Filled with expert match cuts, elegant dissolves, and great shots this film is equally interesting both in its photography and plot. The main characters, Dick and Perry, create an interesting dynamic. At first Dick seems like the nicer, more controllable side of the alliance. But by the conclusion we find him to be the one who is truly disturbed. Perry, while haunted by his past as shown in well handled flashbacks, develops into a character with humanity and conscience. The style of the film I found interesting as well, made during the mid 60's but shot with the feel of classic 40's Hollywood. The editing, lighting, and photography are all handled terrificly, with standout moments such as when Perry throws something off a bridge and there is a cut to the impact of a crane dropping a magnet into a river. But the greatest shot of all comes during Perry's final monologue, with rain running down a window which projects the illusion of tears on Perry's face as he looks out and speaks about his estranged relationship with his father.
Review of In Cold Blood
