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StellaWasaDiver
23Apr12
It was alright, but for me the least enjoyable in the Early Bergman Criterion Eclipse box set. Most of the characters were kinda annoying to watch and tolerate; I did laugh at the scene where the man tries to explain to both his wife and mistress that a man needs two women in his life, no more and no less. Good luck with that one, buddy. Note the same suicide method as in Hamnstad (Port of Call).
JP. Schmidt
11Dec09
With the tricky and gorgeous long takes I could feel the film slowly wrapping a rope around my heart and tightening it, throughout. The film is far from great for me, but the camera work alone made me want to rate it 4 stars. The story dips down and you lose connection with the characters at a few moments, but overall from the glimpse of what the woman, Ruth, once was ... I still had tears and pain yanked from me at moments of her sanity tottering. Worth a watch for any Bergman fan, to see the master in his early form still learning to hone his talents. Another film to make the Early Bergman collection a nice purchase.
Denis-Steve Giguère
16Dec08
I found the characters quite unlikable. It was refreshing to see subjects Hollywood wouldn't even dare touch at the time, but it's far from being Bergman's best.
Jay a.k.a. 6FOOT
10Dec08
I love how this film shows how past relationships can screw up your current ones. Or just how hurtful and life changing memories can be.