Surprisingly, I am interested in pointing out stories I think are weak. If I think it matters. Usually, if they are about serious subjects or told in a serious tone. Argento is ambitious with his story ideas but it's not like Suspiria is trying to be an unflinching portrait of racial struggles or Deep Red is about abortion. Etc.Alien Redrum wrote: ↑Tue May 23, 2017 3:17 pmI stand by that he was right place right time. He might have been the best of the giallo bunch, but his dialog and stories are rather weak.
I recognize why people love him, of course. There's a reason why I own many of his films. But closer unbiased examination does show he's overrated as a storyteller.
I'll give him mad credit for working with Goblin, though. Those are some of my favorite soundtracks of any genre.
Storytelling is much more elastic when the film itself is conforming to genre. At least in the case of horror. I personally haven't seen enough dramas or art films to think I'm any kind of expert on other genres. There are people out there who will tell you a film doesn't even need dialogue. The camera itself speaks for them. Fills out story gaps. Etc. That's where I think Argento excels.
Go ahead and stand by whatever- I don't think you're being fair.
Though... I do have one major personal exception to this rule. Acting. If the acting is ridiculous, thick / too broad, or too reliant on hyper-masculinity or condescending stereotypes, I am highly likely to disengage with a film.