This movie shows not only the madness of the characters, but also the abusive relationships that they share during a sad period in the España of Franco. Happiness, rage, torture, revenge, madness, abuse, injustice, and love triangles all in one movie.
Masked at the beginning with a time of peace -after a horrible civil war- the circus surroundings show the true stage for this movie. Destruction, isolation and abusive behaviors are depicted. Some special effects were very good, others not. The plot was difficult to understand in some areas, I found myself asking why they did this or that in some parts, but overall it kept me watching.
The song, Balada Triste de Trompeta was a hit for Rafael (famous Spanish song writer and singer). The lyrics are powerful as it is the singing. I am wondering if the singer was aware of the film, or did he died prior to the release. The video of him singing is old and right with the times depicted. I am sure that he never expected for this song to end up years later in a triller. The performance of the song was very powerful at the times, I am not surprised by the choice of the writers to have the sad clown idolized it.
Crazy clowns and a beautiful girl with a troubled soul in a crazy ending!
Happy Thanksgiving fellow students,
ReplyDeleteThe Last Circus was a crazy scary gory movie, but while visiting with family this holiday, I had an opportunity to discuss the film with my nephew who has seen this movie several times. It was a terrific opportunity to engage with a younger family member who is a real fan of this director.
My husband watched the movie with me and was glued to the TV set. My older son is a fan of the Stephen King books (and the movies about them)decided to watch it with us. For him it was interesting as well! Crazy things we watch at Thanksgiving I guess?
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