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What is up with Janet Leigh's character? Are we meant to think or suspect that she's Sinatra's "American Operator"? That exchange between her and Sinatra on the train is so bizarre, and his glazed and distant expression and monotone responses are so like Shaw's solitaire-induced robotics.... At first, having seen the film before and knowing generally how it would turn out, I thought maybe that exchange was a red herring, seting us up for the surprise of Lansbury as commie dominatrix after. But Leigh so quickly enters Sinatra's life (isn't she live-in towards the end?), esp. after their strange meeting on the train.... Is this an intended loose end? Though Shaw did all the killing during their programming session, could the others be sleepers as well?
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just a romantic interest thrown in to round out (give some stability to?) Sinatra's character.To me, it's a bit of a loose end, but who cares?--the film is otherwise so well done, so head-and-shoulders about all the superficial crap of the '60s, it doesn't matter.
And just for the record, I'm not going anywhere near the "new" version, despite some interesting casting choices (Washington, Streep). If there's any film that doesn't need to be re-made, it's this one.
But, again, their exchange on the train is so strange....I'm not much interested in the remake either. I don't understand how apparently self-respecting actors can be comfortable with participating in the remake of a classic. When has one ever matched the strengths of the original?
...I use this sequence to explain the term "non sequitur".
I think the first remake of "Invasion of the Body Snatchers" captures the power and terror of the original and adds a bit of humor, as well. The later remake, simply called "Body Snatchers" is a waste of time.The "A Star is Born" remake from 1954 is successful as well (but not the horrible 1970's version).
Scorcese's "Cape Fear" remake was not bad, esapecially in his re-use of the Herrman music.
The fifties remake of "Back Street" with Susan Heyward is a successful attempt.
It'll be intersting to see how Peter Jackson's "King Kong" turns out.
It's been a while. It's somewhere in my collection...
I've got the laser disc, which has a great interview at the end with Frank and the director.You've given me something to look for in a film I've watched many times in the past..but not for a long time!
Thanks!
Gary
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