Cameraman: The Life and Work of Jack Cardiff: Film Review

10:38 PM PDT 10/14/2010 by Frank Scheck, AP

Destined to become a perennial for film buffs everywhere, the explicitly titled "Cameraman: The Life and Work of Jack Cardiff" pays well deserved tribute to the legendary cinematographer who also became a respected director in his own right.

Destined to become a perennial for film buffs everywhere, the explicitly titled Cameraman: The Life and Work of Jack Cardiff pays well deserved tribute to the legendary cinematographer who also became a respected director (Sons and Lovers) in his own right. Recently showcased at the New York Film Festival, Craig McCall's documentary was recently acquired for theatrical distribution by Strand Releasing. Although its widest exposure will certainly be via home video, the film, unlike most documentaries, deserves to be seen on the big screen due to the sheer voluptuousness of its images.