Review of Amblin'

Amblin' (1968)
7/10
Good silent movie with strong visual storytelling
25 February 2024
Two hitchhikers cross paths and travel together.

The filmmaking craft on display is excellent, as the camera and editing tells the story perfectly. It has a great use of landscapes, body language, tracking shots, lighting, shadows, music, and some especially effective transitions. I love how everything you see tells you what you need to know about the characters.

As for the story, it is depends how interested you are in the characters for how much you are likely to take out of it. I liked the portrayal of the characters that builds up to a fairly good reveal, but other than for the technical aspects it is not something I would personally choose to rewatch. It works well if you like sixties nostalgia.

For aspiring filmmakers it is worth watching to see what can be achieved with minimal resources.
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