In a review of 'Harold and Maude' that I came across recently, the reviewer writes that this film "has something to offend almost everyone." I don't quite see this. I am not actually offended by anything in the movie. How about you? Did you find anything offensive while watching it?
shareMaybe someone close to them committed suicide. I could see why it would maybe offend them. They may still be sensitive over the loss of a loved one.
shareI didn't. I even got some tips on suicide.
shareIn a word, no.
shareI always thought some people would be offended by the difference in Harold and Maude's ages and in the scenes showing they had had sex (even though they were tasteful), smoked pot, or the scenes where they mock the military and Harold's uncle. On the other hand, I'm pretty sure that those elements and scenes have a lot to do with why most people love this film - it challenges our notions and is irreverent.
Harold and Maude is one of my all time favorite movie and that has something to do with how it pushes limits of acceptance.
The only thing I'm offended by is that this film isn't better known and appreciate by people, outside of being a "cult favorite."
shareCat Stevens. Who agreed with the jihad against Salman Rushdie.
shareI haven't seen it in a long time, but I don't remember any racial/ethnic/gay/gender slurs. Getting offended by this movie is a long reach.
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