Who else used so much intelligence to create a piece of comic, satirical art, as Hal Salwen did with "Denise Calls Up"? Well, Billy Wilder of course, and then Woody Allen and the Coen brothers, when in great shape. "Denise Calls Up" is an unknown masterpiece built upon an idea of genius, which I deliberately avoid to comment. I intend to say nothing of the plot, either. However, the acting of a bunch of young, talented actors is excellent, the photography is accurate, and there are no words to praise enough the script. The sharp satire of crazy sides of our modern life gives raise to a Rossini's crescendo of fun.
As a recommendation, let me tell an incident that gives an idea of the value of the movie. I was so lucky to record this hidden treasure, broad-casted over-night on a pay-TV. I lent the video to friends and colleagues, raising general enthusiasm. But what more stunned me is that several of them said to me "Can I keep the cassette for another while? I would like to see it again, and I also want to show it to my friends"!
Let me conclude with a little appeal: Mr. Salwen, where are you? Please give us another fantastic work like "Denise calls Up". I refuse to think that a talent, capable of making such a masterpiece, has to remain silent. We crave after news from you.
As a recommendation, let me tell an incident that gives an idea of the value of the movie. I was so lucky to record this hidden treasure, broad-casted over-night on a pay-TV. I lent the video to friends and colleagues, raising general enthusiasm. But what more stunned me is that several of them said to me "Can I keep the cassette for another while? I would like to see it again, and I also want to show it to my friends"!
Let me conclude with a little appeal: Mr. Salwen, where are you? Please give us another fantastic work like "Denise calls Up". I refuse to think that a talent, capable of making such a masterpiece, has to remain silent. We crave after news from you.