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12Aug11
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Vahid Mortazavi
4Jul11
Even with its predictable storyline and not so intelligent way the plot reveals itself by, the movie's power lies in the nightmarish mood and atmosphere which depicts both banality and cruelty of everyday life. I like to quote Jonathan Rosenbaum about swimming pool sequence: which shows "the difference between joking and killing, or between banal horror and ultimate horror, is sometimes only one of degree".
Rhilton
14Jan11
What could have been an exercise in perversity if created by a lesser (modern) filmmaker is instead a thoughtful and memorable classic in the hands of Chabrol. He took the time to make us care about the characters and that turns the film from a routine thriller into a work on par with VIVRE SA VIE or THE 400 BLOWS. Enjoyed the nouvelle vague touches (photographic sequences reminiscent of Coutard) but in the end it's still 95% traditional Chabrol in execution.
John Keefer
29Sep09
I saw this at a museum under not the greatest of projection conditions but that in no way detracted from the grace and beauty and life in every frame. Wonderful, it will stick with you.
Lorna Singh
11Sep09
I loved this film.Interesting characters,Paris,and a theme still relevant today.I was not shocked at the ending,but that did not lessen the impact.Great.
CaptainRon19
17Jul09
What a wonderful film, for every reason. Saw this in film school and absolutely loved it. I'm happy to see there are several others of you who like this quirky/scary/hilarious film.
Jennifer Christensen
1Apr08
I am such a fan of this genre and I loved the feel of this film. I have very unrealistic visions of Paris and this movie didn't help that, in a good way. :)
Daniel Kasman
1Feb08
I love this, half of it has that kind of screwing around, improvised feel a lot of the young French New Wave films had, but is mixed with that Hitchcock influence, where a creeping threat steals in and starts to turn the film into a thriller.