Element of Crime

2 Ratings: 0.0

A movie directed by Lars von Trier

Danish director Lars von Trier's debut feature film--also his first English-language effort--is an extremely hypnotic, moody thriller. The story opens in the desert of Egypt, where police detective Leopold Fisher (Michael Elphick) is hypnotized and … see full wiki

Tags: Movies, Drama Movies, Dramas, Foreign Movies, Lars Von Trier

Cast: Esmond Knight

Director: Lars von Trier

Release Date: 1985

MPAA Rating: Unrated

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review by ryguy4738. July 13, 2011

posted in Movie Hype

One of Lars Von Trier's best films; and even THAT is saying PLENTY.

**** out of **** "The Element of Crime" is a modern film-noir so fascinating, that the mere experience of watching it almost cannot be described. You cannot truly absorb all of its contents on one viewing; and I imagine that it keeps improving each time one revisits it. The film is a visual feast, a surrealist's joint, and also the film debut of Lars Von Trier. Now, that's a name you may know. The man is a lover and attractor of controversy; something that he embraces rather … more

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review by cyclone_march. March 17, 2010

posted in Love of Foreign Films

Let's see . . . nope it still doesn't come together

Pros: Setting Cons: Everything but setting The Bottom Line: YAWN, find any other von Trier film and watch it twice. Then you can say that, by count, you have seen all of them. Plot Details: This opinion reveals minor details about the movie''s plot. When I see or hear the word “stylized” for a film I am immediately suspicious. I can generally rely on the foundation that make Peter Greenaway’s films … more

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