Le Samouraï (1967) ****1/2

A much (deservedly) lauded neo-noir from that master of the French crime film, Jean-Pierre MelvilleLe Samouraï (1967) is an exercise in style that bleeds cool. From its monochromatic color palette to its downbeat/jazzy score by François de Roubaix to the mostly wordless performance by Alain DelonLe Samouraï is widely (and correctly) regarded as Melville's best film. Its influence looms large over the likes of Walter HillJohn WooJim Jarmusch, and Nicolas Winding Refn.



















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