Intriguing "horror" movie. Not exactly your average horror movie in that it involves the world of telekinesis. Also, it is as much a crime-mystery drama as a supernatural thriller.
Set up is very interesting. The subject matter is plausible, and the murder / attempted murder adds mystery. Also introduces a few interesting themes: use and abuse of special powers, vengeance / vigilantism, bitterness.
However, from a point it loses its intrigue and becomes reasonably mundane and predictable. The culprit was fairly obvious, so the whodunnit part gets drawn out too long. The movie becomes an action-thriller, a race-against-time. Ending is interesting but a pity the intrigue, mystery and menace could not be sustained throughout the movie.
Great performance by Richard Burton in the lead role. He has the perfect voice and gravitas for the role. Good support from Lino Ventura and Lee Remick.
Set up is very interesting. The subject matter is plausible, and the murder / attempted murder adds mystery. Also introduces a few interesting themes: use and abuse of special powers, vengeance / vigilantism, bitterness.
However, from a point it loses its intrigue and becomes reasonably mundane and predictable. The culprit was fairly obvious, so the whodunnit part gets drawn out too long. The movie becomes an action-thriller, a race-against-time. Ending is interesting but a pity the intrigue, mystery and menace could not be sustained throughout the movie.
Great performance by Richard Burton in the lead role. He has the perfect voice and gravitas for the role. Good support from Lino Ventura and Lee Remick.