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From a person in the psychological field


When I finished this movie and considered that IMDB has it at a 6.7 I was taken aback. As a person in the field of psychology I thought it was wonderful. It was intriguing and compelling. I loved how the movie was driven by dialogue and acting because that is a rare thing in film nowadays. I was never bored as Jung and Freud discussed their opinions, methods, and differences throughout the film.

Maybe this is the kind of movie that can only be fully appreciated by those with interest in this field. I'm not saying a person can't enjoy it if they don't have interest in psychology but I don't believe they will be able to fully appreciate it. Also it is important to note that I am not saying that every person involved in psychology will love the film.

Finally, I realize that 6.7 is not a bad score, but it should be at least a 7.5 in my opinion. I rounded up and gave it an 8 but it is a solid 7.5 for me and it is baffling that it is not at least a 7 on this site considering the excellent acting, great story, interesting dialogue, etc.

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It is an interesting film, but an intellectual involvement in the history of psychoanalysis is, I would have thought, a necessary precondition for actual appreciation of the conversations that make this film.

cur. adv. vult

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It was a fantastic film, in my opinion, though definitely not for everyone. Very well acted.

Time wounds all heels.

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