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The Deceivers
« Thread Started on Feb 6, 2008, 5:16pm »

I’m working on a film critique on The Deceivers as my latest writing
assignment for another Thai magazine. Most of the reviews I’ve found through imdb were less than impressive--it seems as though they just didn’t understand the artistic quality presented within a marvellous, adventure period piece. Does anyone know if there were any interviews conducted around the time of its release where Pierce might have discussed his characterization of Captain William Savage? 8-)

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Re: The Deceivers
« Reply #1 on Feb 6, 2008, 8:25pm »

I don't think I have any articles on that, though there is an OOP book (easily and usually cheaply bought on Amazon) all about the behind the scenes Hullabaloo in Old Jeypore: The Making of "The Deceivers" which if I recall Merchant talks about some difficulties PB had with the director Meyer who wasn't very open to listening to actors.

There are some better reviews online other than the IMDB.

Here I some links I have, the top three being the most in depth

http://www.dvdtalk.com/reviews/read.php?ID=13983

http://www.digitallyobsessed.com/showreview.php3?ID=6889

http://reflectionsonfilmandtelevision.bl....ivers-1988.html

http://www.britishempire.co.uk/media/adventure/thedeceivers.htm

http://www.dvdtimes.co.uk/content.php?contentid=12984

http://www.thezreview.co.uk/features/hiddengems.htm

http://www.imdb.com/Reviews/03/0387

http://www.einsiders.com/reviews/videorisks/various.php

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Re: The Deceivers
« Reply #2 on Feb 10, 2008, 5:21pm »

This is quite a list, Ace! Thankyou very much. My critique focuses on the theme of honor, the reflexivity of the camera contributing to impressive ways of storytelling, and the use of symbolism. It was great to have the opportunity to read positive reviews for a change. 8-)

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