Elevator to the Gallows

Times Film Corporation | Release Date: June 10, 1961

7.7	USER SCORE Generally favorable reviews based on 39 Ratings

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Mr.HankeyApr 20, 2006

I am not hear to rate Elevator to the Gallows but one of my favorite films by Louis Malle because unfortunately it is not in metacritic. Au Revoir Les Enfants is a tale of two boys and their friendship that develops through struggle and I am not hear to rate Elevator to the Gallows but one of my favorite films by Louis Malle because unfortunately it is not in metacritic. Au Revoir Les Enfants is a tale of two boys and their friendship that develops through struggle and understanding. The story is a beautiful and sad meaning that pops out of Louis Malle's somewhat autobiographical film. Because this is German occupied France their is pain and tragedy sweeping across the nation and all that pain is really connected with these two little boys secret and I will guess that you will just have to find out what that secret is. But this movie has made me think since it's story is so meaningful and proud. But yet you still will think that their is no end to this horrible fate that is to come. Becaue you will be saying at the end of the the film Au Revoir Les Enfants( Goodbye, Children ).… Expand

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mrhulot_Mar 7, 2011

Fantastic film that anticipates the French New Wave.The cinematogrophy is incredible,and the jazz score by Miles Davis is one of the best ever ,in my opinion.Highly recommended.

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DunkaccinoJan 4, 2023

Elevator to the Gallows is so well made it’s hard to believe this is a feature debut of a 24 year old filmmaker. The jazz score by Miles Davis adds something. I expected a straight cat-and-mouse/run-for-your-life thriller, but instead got aElevator to the Gallows is so well made it’s hard to believe this is a feature debut of a 24 year old filmmaker. The jazz score by Miles Davis adds something. I expected a straight cat-and-mouse/run-for-your-life thriller, but instead got a crime story told with three intertwining parts. For sure, the parts tie together and wrap up brilliantly, in a way that only noirs do.… Expand

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