Isn't that what a film is? A story put to moving images.

Le Samouraï - (Melville;1967;France/Italy) - ****
A calculating hitman with no criminal history kills his next contract, but leaves a few witnesses. He now has both the police and the men who hired him on his trail.
Even better then Le Cercle Rouge. Jef Costello is just what I hoped to be, a professional rather then a badass. The whole film is not only compelling, but it keeps the suspense ripe through the entire film. The opening is one of the best ever in a thriller. The music and gritty cinematography are also strong points. Alain Delon is great in his cold role. He's even more icy then Tom Cruise in Collateral.
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