Don't blink! You might miss a gorgeous frame. This film is like liquid silver. When you look at the two main characters and mainly what they do is talk, it could easily be turned into a stage play, but the fact that they drive each other crazy against all kinds of fantastic backdrops is what makes this piece exquisite to watch. The beauty of Gerard Philipe alone is supernatural. And he is equal to Michel Simon when it comes to acting. They really are the odd couple. And the special effects in this film are much more convincing than all the CGI or AI stuff that we see today. If you'd like to see a completely different version of Faust, this is it.
Review of Beauty and the Devil
