Henri Decae's black-and-white cinematography brings out the melancholy mystery of Paris' boulevards and cafes, and Ms. Moreau, shot with natural lighting and without make-up, is like a mournful goddess of glamour.
– Chris Vognar,
Dallas Morning News,
7 Apr 2006
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A suspense thriller with a tense, jazzy score and a rich undercurrent of fatalistic irony.
– Colin Covert,
Minneapolis Star Tribune,
5 Oct 2006
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Elevator to the Gallows is a treat for the film buff. Watching Moreau and Malle as they discover each other and a new trend in filmmaking, and listening to Miles Davis during their quest will remind you of what movies are all about.