Le Trou (The Hole) (The Nightwatch) Reviews

[An] indispensable film.

Full Review | Original Score: 3.5/4

Classical in its intense simplicity, this is certainly Becker's most perfectly crafted film.

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Excellent work from Jacques Becker.

Full Review | Original Score: 4/5

This was Jacques Becker's last film; he died shortly after the film was released.

Full Review | Original Score: A

Usando a trama como subterfúgio para uma ácida análise social, Becker transformou este seu último trabalho em um filme tenso, inteligente e fascinante, despedindo-se com uma verdadeira obra-prima.

| Original Score: 5/5

| Original Score: 5/5

Ingenious, resourceful and bold prisoners try to escape in this French prison-break movie

Full Review | Original Score: 3.5/4

The actors, none of whom are familiar, play their roles with such simple, natural force that they become not only bold adventurers but also deeply appreciable friends.

Full Review | Original Score: 4/5

| Original Score: 3/5

Jacques Becker's 1959 film was the last great flowering of French classicism; the 'tradition of quality' here goes out with a masterpiece.

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This outstanding drama was the last film to be directed by Becker, who died shortly after its completion.

Full Review | Original Score: 4/4

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