The Stunner
13Mar11
i think it's a cow, or a bull, not a sheep.
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ramosbarajas
27Oct11
For most short films, I feel that there is always a sense of inconclusiveness; that there is no plot. With this film, however, the surrealism removes this problems. With no actual plot and, more interestingly, no narrative. The many images are haunting and dreamlike. Only one's subconscious seems capable of inventing such moments.
dkarikomi
19Aug11
This film supports the notion that surrealism serves no meaningful purpose in film, or life, for that matter. Though I disagree with such a statement, it could easily be believed after watching such rubbish. Its only saving grace is its godfathering stature in the surreal genre itself.
Chase
13Jul11
Packed with surreal imagery. A true manifestation of the idea 'whatever you can imagine, you can film".
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killoper
24Jun11
Escritura automatica. Surrealismo. Los jovenes directores tenemos mucho que aprender de Buñuel.
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Matthew_Lucas
12May11
"A film is like an involuntary imitation of a dream." So said Luis Bunuel in his essay "Mysteries of Cinema," and his philosophy came to life in this surrealist masterpiece, a collaboration with artist Salvador Dali. It became infamous for its early depiction of gore in a gruesome eyeball slicing scene. To try to make sense of it is to miss the point, just bask in its magnificent dreamlike evocation of madness.
Daniel Dock
28Apr11
I've given this thing so many chances. But it always just leaves me bored. There are some shocking images and the sort of semi-narrative with the Dali images to along with them. But, so? This film in a word: meh.
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Llynda Nairn
25Apr11
This film presents a series of images, some of which offer a suggestion of narrative, in a structure that denies narrative , while offering titles with time line information, which is normally associated with narrative. Some of the images shock. I was shocked by the images of a woman's eyeball being slashed, and by the focus of attention on the underarm hair of the woman. I have no idea what any of it means, and perhaps that was the point. And it has got me thinking about how it is that i am equally shocked by uder-arm hair as I am by eyeball slashing!
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Movies Nick
16Mar11
Definitely want to see this, as it combines the sensibilities of two truly great artists.
The Stunner
13Mar11
seen it several times. have read several things about it. have been a student of and heard a man, who knows more about cinema than anyone here, lecture on it. still don't get it.
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Kai Kaden
24Feb11
Do you know a (dead) sheep's eye was used for the razor blade slitting the eyeball shot?
Diego Ibarrola
13Feb11
Certainly one of the most influential films in the history if cinema. Visually striking as well as evoking. Its first images grab you by the throat and never lets you go. Has more to offer in 16 minutes than most films can in two hours. Love Buñuel.
CrazySphinx
4Feb11
Nothing short amazing. The editing in this alone is something to behold, not to mention the brilliant effects and killer soundtrack. It is, in every sense of the word, a masterpiece,
comeandsee
25Jan11
it must be close to the best short of all time. so many symbols, metaphors and example of cinematic poetry in one film. the manifestations of dali's subconscious makes this film something a step above too. the scenes make no sense, and the film is bonkers a box of crackers but its good value for its running time. hilarious, absurd and also significant in the things it has to say about religion and social norms.
Anton Williams
6Jan11
I hate surrealist movies, especially about nightmares. But the car's scene in this one is sharp