old vs new

They used to have a guy on entertainment tonight (leonard Maltin) who loved any movie that was black and white or with sub titles. Personally I found them cliched and tedious but I made the effort to watch this one and have to say it is perfect. The characters are an amazing mix of personality types, from the venomous to the saintly with most sitting in the middle wondering whether to make a stand or protect their own skin. This honesty, as opposed to typical black and white simplifications makes this an unforgettable movie.