rank the Losey-Pinter collaborations
Accident
the Servant
the Go-between (don't you think it just lacks edge?)
Very tough to choose among those three great films.
Accident is the most flawless of the three. Pinter does what he does best--he proves that people's words mean very little. Losey counters this by steadying his camera to take direct, unfiltered looks at the characters. Large close-ups and long takes allow the actors to reveal the intentions and deceptions behind the words. Great film but most people probably won't care for it. I've shown it to a few people and the reactions were not kind.
The Servant is the most entertaining. Pointed dialogue, great visuals, brilliant use of music, two actors on top form, and the ending is great. Probably my favorite.
The Go-Between has a restrained grace that fits the subject matter. It lacks edge, I think, because it's told from a reflective, older man's perspective. Still great though.
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