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Marlowe’s play is the archetype and cornerstone of the deal-with-the-Devil genre, and this film embodies it in an unending visual feast. The stylized, atmospheric sets, the low-key pick up (creepy and yearning by turns) and inventive visuals (one example of many: Faustus’ conjuration of Mephistophilis is staged on a literal stage plot, yet so well-directed that it never seems “stagy”) dwelling off Marlowe’s incredible poetry as shadowy velvet sets off a diamond. Burton gives the performance of his career: even his work in EQUUS, dazzling as it was, doesn’t offer him the scope that Faustus gives him. There are collected turns of effective fright (all the more unexpected for capping off an overtly comical scene), and the final descent into Hell embodies Marlowe’s orignal title: “The Tragical History of Dr. Faustus.” This is a tragedy of Faustus’ wasted skill, talent, time and opportunities. All productions of Elizabethan dramatists should be this rich, well-directed and rewarding. Andreas Teuber as Mephistophilis steals the film with his performance as an achingly dim Mephistophilis. Truly a masterpiece.
This 1960′s film featuring typical sets from the period does rather well with Marlowe’s new play of the tragic decision made by a German professor to sell his soul in exchange for 4 and 20 years of self gratification. As in the new play, it is a very erudite work and features players from Oxford University as well as Burton at the height of his powers and his notorious savor for Elizabeth Taylor projected here in the role of Helen of Troy. A improbable and haunting procure in the opening credits and throughout the movie adds to the flavor of this radiant delight. (The find is available on CD if you know where to peer) This movie is DEEP. VERY DEEP! With lines such as “Determine thy studies Faustus, and commence to sound the depth of that thou wilt profess” Have a Latin dictionary nearby and don’t let your attention travel! This movie is best seen at about 1:30AM, which is when it was usually shown on television! All kidding aside this is an keen work and well worth your investment and time. Burton was a #1 box office device in this era and Dr. Faustus will explain why.
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