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Sunrise [Region 2]

	Sunrise [Region 2]
	by Eureka Sales Rank: 102109 Price: $29.98

There are those who rate <I>Sunrise</I> the greatest of all silent films. Then again, some consider it the finest film from any era. Such claims invite a backlash, but do yourself a favor and give it a look. At the very least, you'll know you've seen a movie of extraordinary visual beauty and emotional purity. This universal tale of a farm couple's journey from country to city and back again was the first American film for F.W. Murnau, the German director of <I>Nosferatu</I> and <I>The Last Laugh</I> whose everyday scenes seemed haunted by phantoms and whose most extravagant visions never lost touch with reality. Hollywood afforded him the technical resources to unleash his imagination, and in turn he opened up the power of camera movement and composition for a generation of American filmmakers. You'll never forget the walk in the swamp, the ripples on the lake, the trolley ride from forest to metropolis. This movie defines the cinema. <I>--Richard T. Jameson</I> *Viewer Reviews* The unfortunate thing about the release of SUNRISE in 1927 was that it preceded by weeks the release of THE JAZZ SINGER. So technical innovation trumped artistry, at least in the minds and hearts of the movie going public. Although not a commercial success, SUNRISE was a critical success and won several Academy awards in the 1st year they were awarded, including best cinematography, best actress (Janet Gaynor), and most artistic production. After watching a movie like SUNRISE you can well understand why Charlie Chaplin was so reluctant to switch from silents to talkies. SUNRISE says so much visually, that words are superfluous. The story itself is quite simple, but the way it is told is not. Many groundbreaking techniques were used in the cinematography and set design. The camera movements, use of light and shadow, and montage effects, anticipated films like CITIZEN KANE, and influenced the work of directors as diverse as Frank Borzage, John Ford, and Raoul Walsh. But SUNRISE is more than just eye candy. Murnau took the German Expressionism he helped perfect in films like NOSFERATU to a new level of sophistication. The visuals create mood, and reflect the thoughts and emotions of the characters. There are at least half a dozen episodes in this film that are so astounding visually and emotionally that they send shivers down your spine. SUNRISE is a great parable painted cinematically by a great master. It's a beautiful movie that deserves it's exalted place in the history of film. Do yourself a favor and get this DVD, or watch it the rare times it is shown on TCM. Back To Top
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