The thing about the inexhaustible classics is that, little surprise, new rewards are always found when one once again dives into their artistic trajectories. and with the adults Raul Walsh, Naturally, this happy event happens. Little or nothing matters the number of times you have enjoyed his great films, many and varied, because in every moment you can discover something new, unexpected, surprising and memorable.
The Essential Films of Raoul Walsh
1 “The World in Your Hands”
From its first scene, “The world in their hands” dazzles with the characteristic force of the classics. The magic is in its light, color, aesthetic and storytelling strength, huge characters, outstanding performances, delightful sense of humour, perfect dramatic balance and, of course, excellent directing. A five-star adventure that has established itself over time, and fortunately, as one of Raoul Walsh’s fundamental films.
2 ‘The Relentless’
There are many and varied reasons to fall head over heels for ‘The Relentless’, but two stand out with decades-proof strength: Clark Gable in one of the best performances of his entire career, big words and Raoul Walsh’s ability to trap us in an inexhaustible beauty of some landscapes that function almost as an extra character. If we add to this an unforgettable soundtrack, strokes of humor that work beautifully and small strokes of infallible epic, especially in its final stretch, what remains, indeed, is a masterpiece.
3 “Street of the gallows”
Every time Raoul Walsh shows us the unforgettable protagonists of the no less memorable ‘Road to the Gallows’ traveling through boundless landscapes of pure western, with their inevitable doses of melancholy, it is as if a rain of cinema fell upon us. And every time the wonderful Walter Brennan or Kirk Douglas smiles wryly on the screen, well, that’s happiness with a capital letter. An extraordinary film.
4 ‘Lord of the Seas’
This is golden Hollywood at its fullest potential. And when that happens, I’m sorry, but there’s nothing and no one that comes close in terms of magnitude and depth. Starring an immense Gregory Peck, ‘The Hidalgo of the Seas’ shows us that a Raoul Walsh in top form who, in addition to signing one of his most well-rounded directions (and films), proves to be having a lot of fun with this first-rate adventure. A perfect entertainment as stainless.
5 ‘Red Hot’
The absolute pinnacle of film noir history, ‘Red Hot’ is a film that lives attached to the edge of the chair/couch/seat. Intrigue, violence, drama and a good number of surprises come together in this masterpiece of the genre. which constitutes one of the great artistic achievements signed in his life by Raoul Walsh and, mind you, James Cagney. What the legendary actor does in this sublime film, as well as the director’s handling of the pace and the balance of the genre, is (far) beyond praise. A movie to see.
6 ‘The Last Refuge’
Everything about “The Last Refuge”, even the original title (“High Sierra”), is stunning. We are talking about a masterpiece located in the field of the incontestable that fascinates you from its exemplary initial presentation of the characters to its magnificent denouement, a golden closure for a film in which we find Raoul Walsh particularly brilliant in his ability to raise the smallest details to ‘infinite and, above all, a Humphrey Bogart as impressive as moving. One of those movies that you come back to over and over again to keep clapping non-stop.
7 “They Died With Their Boots On”
We have reached sacred territory. ‘They Died With Their Boots On’ is by far one of the most loved, celebrated, admired and remembered films of Raoul Walsh’s career, something that makes all the sense in the world when you fully immerse yourself in the confines of him. 140 minutes of memorable cinema. Led by the wonderful Errol Flynn and Olivia de Havilland, protagonists of one of the most beautiful and moving farewell scenes in the history of the seventh art, this story about Colonel George Custer it moves, amuses, fascinates and captivates from beginning to end. A practically perfect film.
8 “The Roaring Twenties”
James Cagney, Priscilla Lane and Humphrey Bogart, among others. A staging from a hat. A pressing rhythm that leaves only the right and necessary moments to breathe. Raoul Walsh makes us vibrate with each of the scenes. A climax to remember. Some steely dialogue. An unforgettable result. The thing about “The Violent Twenties” is crazy. And a delight of pure cinema.
9 “Blind Passion”
‘Blind Passion’ was one of Raoul Walsh’s first signed masterpieces and its echo was so powerful that, seen from the perspective of the time, it continues to be one of his great and most indisputable triumphs. A drama with touches of intrigue (and vice versa) exemplary in virtually every respect, from the way his wonderful characters are drawn to a meticulous and simple directorial work at the same time. A complete result.
10 “Target: Burma”
In case he lacks a genre in which to demonstrate his immense talent, Raoul Walsh has expressed himself with “Objective: Burma” one of the great classics of war cinema. Very intense from the beginning to its tremendous conclusion, we are talking about a film in which it is convenient to highlight the direction of a hugely successful Walsh in each of his decisions. His camera hypnotizes you and shakes you, makes you vibrate, turns you on and lets you feel it every second of the tape has the same value as the find.
Whether it’s the genre of lifelong adventures, heartbreaking love stories, the heart-pounding and hauntingly melancholic Western or the captivatingly atmospheric film noir, Walsh was a director with honors. In his handling of tension, emotion, epic or suspense, he was simply one of the indisputable.
Protagonist of golden Hollywood, Raoul Walsh enters the history of the seventh art thanks, among other things, to the ten films that make up this special. An almost constant recital of cinematic wisdom, sensibility and elegance in a constant state of inspiration.
Source: E Cartelera
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