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Savile Row
Greenaway's profile of one of Savile Row’s best regarded tailoring establishments, Kilgour, French & Stanbury, placing Britain at the helm of cutting-edge style. The brand became synonymous with the world’s best dressed men including Cary Grant and Fred Astaire and, into the 21st century, Jude Law and Daniel Craig. Tommy Nutter, Kilgour's newly-appointed creative director, offers insight into how he achieves the perfect balance between conformity and change.
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Plot Summary
A young Englishman, visiting Paris, falls for a mysterious woman. He becomes entangled in her life, which appears to involve espionage and intrigue. As their relationship deepens, he is drawn into a world of secrets and danger, questioning the true nature of the woman he loves and the organization she may be connected to.
Critical Reception
Savile Row received a mixed to negative reception from critics, with many finding its plot convoluted and the performances lacking impact. While some appreciated the attempt at a stylish thriller, it ultimately failed to resonate with audiences or critics.
What Reviewers Say
The film's narrative was often criticized for being too complex and hard to follow.
Performances were seen as uneven, failing to fully engage the audience.
The visual style was noted, but couldn't salvage a weak script.
Google audience: Information on specific Google user reviews for Savile Row is not readily available, but general audience reception appears to have been lukewarm, aligning with its critical performance.
Fun Fact
The film was reportedly one of the last projects Joseph L. Mankiewicz worked on before his retirement from directing feature films.
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