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Burn! (1969)
Rate:
10
Viewed:
11/08
11/08:
Burn! finally brings out the best in Marlon Brando, and when he gives a superlative performance, the film is elevated
to another level.
That's the Midas touch Marlon Brando had. What I particularly like is the realistic portrayal of slaves and the
unconventional style of camera work. At times, the scenes can be unclear, but the complex plot starts to make more sense
as time goes on.
Almost to the end, I'm surprised to realize that Marlon Brando's character is actually a villain as in somebody
"who sells war." That's why the movie is so good. This is a new territory for him. Even Marlon Brando thought
he did his best acting in Burn! I have to say that it's true but rather in the top five.
All in all, Burn! provides an excellent insight into colonialism and how a banana republic can be formed for a Central
American country and is a rarity for showcasing Marlon Brando at his absolute best.