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Reviewed by vtoivon2 6 / 10

Get on This Train

Strangers on a Train. That is all I needed to know to have my curiosity piqued about this documentary from Kino Lorber now available on the Criterion Channel. It was Oscar day (kind of like my Super Bowl Sunday), and I wanted something Oscar adjacent to watch before E! Network began their coverage at about 2:00 CST.Patricia Highsmith wrote novels. The first novel she ever wrote was purchased by a very famous director, one Alfred Hitchcock. It was Strangers on a Train ("...you do my murder, I do yours...For example: your wife, my father. Crisscross."). She went on to develop a famous crime character named Ripley. And her life became the subject for 2015's Oscar-nominated film Carol.The film provides an unabashed look at Highsmith's career, sexuality, and the darker side of her personage. She is a fascinating and complex individual. This is born out through interviews with former lovers, and some family members.Genius is usually created in the crucible of tortured souls, and Highsmith is no exception. Constantly on the move, unsettled and uncomfortable she continued her writing career which has given birth to many film and television adaptations. This documentary (narrated by GoT's Gwendolyn Christie) is a fascinating glimpse into the inner world of a woman who is responsible for some of the most intriguing cinematic characters in movie history.

Reviewed by matthew-hays 9 / 10

Fascinating stuff! Highsmith fans will swoon

As a Highsmith fan boy, I highly recommend this doc! Wow, she was a messy writer, that's for sure. Brilliant. Loved the fact that she published an edition of The Price of Salt under her real name in her final years. Quite poignant.It's great that the filmmakers managed to track down former lovers of the author; their stories are really intriguing and shed new light on this often mysterious figure.The filmmakers also make great use of clips from various films based on Highsmith's works, including Strangers on a Train and The Talented Mr Ripley. I think the film could have used an interview with some of the cast of the latter film to discuss the complexity of playing one of her characters. But that's a minor point.Really well done.

Reviewed by PortolaSteveIMDB2019 7 / 10

Suddenly I Care

This biography was both fascinating and, at times, provoked a bit of personal, age-related anxiety. I was delighted to discover that Patricia Highsmith is the author behind several of my favorite films adapted from her novels, including *Carol*, *The Talented Mr. Ripley*, and *Strangers on a Train*.Although unfamiliar with her previously, I enjoyed learning about her interesting and often fulfilling life. It was also apparent that she experienced significant hardship, loss, and compromise. I suppose that this is true of many writers - probably lots of non-writers too.Reading about Ms. Highsmith's life and her often daring decisions inevitably led me to reflect on my own choices, prompting some personal regrets. I flashed back over my own life and several moments of major indecision - "Should I do this or that?" I realized I frequently opted for less challenging, more conventional paths, yet I've always been proud of the brave.While I wondered why I couldn't have been as bold as she was, my feeling isn't one of personal regret or envy. Instead, I felt admiration, particularly when considering the time and circumstances of her upbringing and the demands of a family that seemed so unlike her own. Something she might have recognized and come to terms with almost from the start.This film certainly piqued my interest in Patricia Highsmith, so much so that I might watch it again. I've already queued up "Ripley" and "Carol," and I'll definitely look for more information about her. My main criticism concerns the musical score, which I found exceptionally poor. It felt entirely disconnected from the film's subject matter, discordant, and distracting. The jarring music even evoked unpleasant physical sensations, like sharp needles in sensitive areas. In contrast, the brief moments featuring natural ambient sounds were perfect.At age 75, I found the film's focus on end-of-life issues both deeply contemplative and rather saddening. But it also strengthened my determination to spend my remaining time fulfilling my own desires and free from regrets.

Loving Highsmith

2022

Biography / Documentary / History

Loving Highsmith

2022

Biography / Documentary / History

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Get on This Train

Fascinating stuff! Highsmith fans will swoon

Suddenly I Care

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