BLOWUP is a mystery drama film, which in an unconventional way shows us London and important cultural changes in that city. The film rejects emotional turmoils, while glorifies, in a strange way, a visual stimulation and a strange kind of mania. Naturalism, nudity, hedonism, and even a brief, orgiastic romp are very well fit into an indecisive and unpredictable behavior of the characters in this film.
Thomas is a a glamorous fashion photographer. He spends the night a doss house where he has taken pictures for a book of art photos. He seems very boring to work with attractive models. Wandering into Maryon Park, he takes photos of two lovers. The woman is furious at being photographed, pursues Thomas, demands his film and ultimately tries to snatch his camera. He refuses and photographs her as she runs off. Back at his studio, the woman from the park arrives asking desperately for the film. Their conversation is full of a deceit and lies. She's leaving. He, after developing the film, notices, on one of the photos a man with a pistol lurking love couple...
This melodramatic mystery is full of a uncontrolled wandering and vague symbolism. It is difficult to make a comparison with a cultural revolution. The plots are permeating between curiosity and concern. However, the authentic scenery is beautiful, the colors composition is excellent, even the accessories are very interesting. Well, there's a lot of fashion and a little bit of rock and roll. The characterization is not satisfactory.
David Hemmings as Thomas is an eccentric, cold and frustrated photographer. His aggressiveness has no clear message. His talent is in some kind of a conflict with his curiosity. He is not a lonely young man. Simply, he is devoted to his equipment and props, more than people around him. Vanessa Redgrave as Jane is a factor of unrest in Thomas's character. She is a seductive and cuddly, but aloof young woman. Sarah Miles as Patricia is a sight for sore eyes, which is, unfortunately, emotionally washed.
Thomas is a a glamorous fashion photographer. He spends the night a doss house where he has taken pictures for a book of art photos. He seems very boring to work with attractive models. Wandering into Maryon Park, he takes photos of two lovers. The woman is furious at being photographed, pursues Thomas, demands his film and ultimately tries to snatch his camera. He refuses and photographs her as she runs off. Back at his studio, the woman from the park arrives asking desperately for the film. Their conversation is full of a deceit and lies. She's leaving. He, after developing the film, notices, on one of the photos a man with a pistol lurking love couple...
This melodramatic mystery is full of a uncontrolled wandering and vague symbolism. It is difficult to make a comparison with a cultural revolution. The plots are permeating between curiosity and concern. However, the authentic scenery is beautiful, the colors composition is excellent, even the accessories are very interesting. Well, there's a lot of fashion and a little bit of rock and roll. The characterization is not satisfactory.
David Hemmings as Thomas is an eccentric, cold and frustrated photographer. His aggressiveness has no clear message. His talent is in some kind of a conflict with his curiosity. He is not a lonely young man. Simply, he is devoted to his equipment and props, more than people around him. Vanessa Redgrave as Jane is a factor of unrest in Thomas's character. She is a seductive and cuddly, but aloof young woman. Sarah Miles as Patricia is a sight for sore eyes, which is, unfortunately, emotionally washed.