Greg S.
31Mar12
Like the Musketeer in philosopher's story when she finally comes to a thoughtful conclusion (love) she is killed.
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T. J. Harman
21May12
I love the poolhall dance scene. This is probably my fave Godard before he went completely political.
Donald R. Monroe
9Apr12
A perfect blend of powerful narrative and intense visual style, instantly my favorite Godard. I loved it so much I reactivated my MUBI account to write about it.
Greg S.
31Mar12
One of the greatest meditations of physical vs mental freedom. Nana struggles throughout the film between lending herself to other but giving herself to herself like in the opening quote. She meditates on prospects of freedom but like a Bresson character she struggles for spiritual lightness but is consistently trapped to some extent by the filmmaker himself with her destiny predetermined by vignettes. Masterpiece.
Sean
29Jan12
Need to see this again, I understood it but I want to make sure that I really undrestood it. JGL's films are known to be deep thinking films, while this is true I felt that it was a little over my head at times. Love his style of direction and Karina is just gorgeous.
Howard Orr
14Jan12
I always think of this as Godard's tribute to Mizoguchi, but then he adds his own stamp to it. Yes, it's that good!
Guido B
4Nov11
Beautiful piece of cinema. Karina's best performance & I agree with the comments about her stares into the camera. The ending is abrupt, but I've gotten used to that watching other JLG films. I know it'll be less jarring & more insightful the 2nd time around. I feel sorry for those complaining about lack of storyline. If you can't enjoy film unless there's a structured plotline, then you'll miss out on some greats.
Gylfi Reynisson
13Oct11
In my opinion, people who don't know Godard and have not seen a film by him should start here. Probably his most accessible film. Anna Karina is wonderful in the leading role, I could watch her in almost anything.
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Thomas Frovin
15Aug11
There is a gentle, elegant sadness to this, on par with Varda's "Cléo from 5 to 7", and it is rare that simplicity is so surprising as it is here. Anna Karina is luminous.
Pipinowns
24Jul11
Judging this movie from a modern perspective it really has nothing to offer. Had I seen this movie in the 60's perhaps my opinion would be different, but alas this is not the case. The filming and cinematography is nice, but nothing special. The story is almost non-existent. If this movie had been made today than you'd suspect that this was a student film.
Christopher Bentley Owen
14Apr11
I like each Godard film I see better than the previous one. This is the most meaningful one yet- a genuine tragedy that contemplates love, power, sex, gender, art, and the fragility of life itself: all in 80 minutes. Anna Karina proved herself the equal of Maria Falconetti in her ability to wordlessly evoke the spectrum of human emotions in the space of a single close-up.
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AntioneOscar69
22Feb11
Godard's most intimate film, with a stunning performance by Anna Karina; a heartbreaking, timeless look at an aimless young Parisian woman's downward spiral
Liam Grieves
25Dec10
Incredible, his most emotionally resonant film. A masterpiece to add to the many Godard has made!
ramosbarajas
25Nov10
Interesting structure and some great scenes. Very cool, even if the end is a bit disconcerting. It takes another reviewing to grasp the fast-moving end.
comeandsee
30Oct10
the best of Godard. he blends, genre style and emotion into one definitive masterpiece.
