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Excellent film

posted 16 years ago by Last Tango
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From the negative reviews I had read I was expecting something dreadful but instead was treated to a rich pscyhological palette of emotion, tension and dark beauty. The acting was superb and was complimented by an excellent Bergman script. The film also looks beautiful thanks to Nykvst once again. This is one of Bergman's most tense films and would be considered a masterpiece by any other filmmaker. 9/10.

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[–] ilpohirvonen 12 years ago

I had the exact same experience. I was expecting something... not to so great but the film turned out to be unique and masterful.

[–] joelcairo1941 12 years ago

Where did you see it? I saw this film in the early '80s, and it has haunted me ever since. I have tried many times to track it down on dvd but to no avail. How were you able to find it? I'd love to see it again.

[–] Scrite 11 years ago

Tartan has released a region 2 DVD:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/From-The-Life-Marionettes-DVD/dp/B00005V4WV/re f=sr_1_sc_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1354838696&sr=8-1-spell

It is as far as I know the only available copy.

When the choice is between a American and a Russian film, always choose the latter.

[–] Bergman_Fellini87 11 years ago

I thought it was great. I found it really interesting, & I like the way Bergman used both colour & B&W. I was tired when I first watched it, so I should watch it again. I bet I would like it even more.

[–] ohmemercylard-58-17610 8 years ago

It's showing later tonight, 4/24/16 @4am, on TCM.

[–] namaGemo 8 years ago

I caught it last night and I thought it was decent. The color/b&w, the acting, the plot, all good.
I thought the ending was abrupt and odd with the last comments about the teddy bear from childhood, then nothing more, but I liked it.