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EXETER: Purple Noon continues to be the best thriller, imported or otherwise, in town at the moment. Rene Clement is responsible for this tightly-plotted piece about a man (Alain Delon) who kills his best friend for his bankroll and broad...
EXETER: A tight suspense film in the psychological vein is Rene Clement's PLEIN SOLEIL. Telling the story of a daring daylight attempt at the perfect crime, the film features spectacular color shots of the Adriatic and Maria de la Foret, and a good acting job by Alain Delon...
EXETER: Rene Clement has created a superior suspense film in Purple Noon. The French title, Plein Soleil (probably best translated "Broad Daylight") is more accurate; the film is concerned with a daring attempt to execute the perfect daylight crime. Color photographs of the Adriatic and luscious Marie de la Foret guarantees spectacular footage, and Alain Delon as the top crook turns in an excellent performance...
...this is Clement's movie, and it is his achievement that his two movies maintain a fragile but definite unity. In some of the most exciting moments of the film Clement weaves a rich musical score around his protagonist as a constant reminder of Eden...
...observes Clement, is given the fruits of the earth, yet his own nature leads him to renounce them and turns him to violence and despair. The point is made gently and with resignation in this movie of rare ugliness and rare beauty...