Reviews forWhat Have You Done to Solange?
Thought Provoking Giallo
Joe D’Amato was such a talented cinematographer. I've started to really notice that with Death Smiles on a Murderer and now this. He keeps it dynamic and engaging the whole time, even during the police procedural scenes that tend to be the weakest part of the genre. Fabio Testi's character, our protagonist, is introduced as he's having an affair with one of his students. From the start, we aren't rooting for him, but I think his character is crucial to the story. Not only are the adults/authority figures oblivious to what's going on with these girls, but he is directly involved in their loss of innocence. And also, sure, he is forgiven by his wife, but has he forgiven himself? The brazenness of the giallo genre (and this era of film in general) is something I greatly appreciate, and this one is as unapologetically sleazy as they come. You'll be able to tell if it's for you within the first 10 minutes. This could definitely be the most misogynistic giallo I've seen, and that's saying a lot. However, with its strong plot and high-quality filmmaking, this is a solid entry point if you can handle the heavy content. Morricone's score is just the cherry on top. One of the genre's best offerings, imo.
