Saturday, April 11, 2026

Movie review - "The Birthday Party" (1968) **

 The photography is stunning, the art design perfect, the acting excellent. Good on Friedkin for making it and Palomar (ABC) for backing it. It's a faithful version of the play.

I note Pinter's talent. But sorry this is a 40 minute story at most. It might play better on stage with the intensity of the actors being there. On film it doesn't work.

If you love Pinter go for it. 

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