As we discussed in class, the film Out of the Past fits the film noir category in content and form in several parts, but the lighting concept was not really there. Usually in film noirs there is a high contrast in lighting throughout the film, but Out of the Past has much less contrast. Also, the opening and closing of the film leaves me more empty than satisfied.
Even though the idea of hope lingers at the end, the idea of moving on just to move on leaves me a little frustrated. I want to see the remainding characters move on, but I want to see more resolution with several of the characters. I guess the film succeeded in making me want to see more, but I did not love the film by any means.
Is everyone happy now? I felt that the characters alive only live to continue a predictable country life where stereotypes tell the truth.
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