Comments on: Review of Alex Barrett’s Hungerford: Symphony

By: Ben Stanley

Ben Stanley — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 19:24:40 +0000

Seeing as the first thing you see in this film are the words “Hungerford – Symphony of a London Bridge”, it’s pretty obvious this is about Hungerford Bridge in London!! Great film, stunning cinematography, really atmospheric music – absolutely loved it! Captures perfectly the anonymity of life in an artificial and constructed environment like London.

By: Adam Neale

Adam Neale — Sun, 19 Oct 2008 21:06:18 +0000

A very nicely shot film… This could be part of a cinematographer’s showreel. I love the nod to German expressionism. The visuals, editing and music are well timed to make the best use of the black and white expressionist nature of the piece.

By: David Stokes

David Stokes — Sun, 19 Oct 2008 11:09:54 +0000

Apart from the fact that I felt this film had the only most tenuous attachment to the My Hometown brief – it was visually – a great piece of cinematography coupled with a superb score and edit. Having said that, it didn’t say anything to the viewer about the the place itself – and it begs the question – where is Hungerford Bridge; as there does seem to be a difference of opinion between Lee and David Alexander?

By: abhi

abhi — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 17:39:53 +0000

Wow! Made me wish the bridge could speak. Or did it just do that?

By: Marie F

Marie F — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 12:33:10 +0000

Yes David you’re correct, the film was about the Hungerford Bridge in London- I think that the full title of the film was ‘Hungerford: Symphony of a London Bridge’ although this wasn’t listed on the official Winnipeg site so I can see where confusion may have arisen.

By: Rydian Cook

Rydian Cook — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 15:26:31 +0000

Excellent photography of course. The edit is pretty great here, the length of shots is timed just right, then the edit picks up with the music. Really nice cross fade work in there too.

The film really drew me in and I never lost interest. Impressive as it’s such a small video in the browser!

By: David Alexander

David Alexander — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 12:46:46 +0000

I’m fairly certain this film is about Hungerford Bridge in London and NOT Hungerford the city, as the reviewer has mistakenly presumed.

In which case my answer to the comment, “Do you think this film has managed to bring you closer to the heart and soul of Hungerford…” is a No. However, what it does do brilliantly is show this wonderful bridge (one I cross everyday) in a whole new light. Well done!