it's almost like james mason didn't think there was anything funny about this movie, which makes his performance that much more hilarious (and heartbreaking). brilliant all around, and the "lolita ya ya" song will be stuck in my head until i die.

the performances are great, but man, what a long, unpleasant movie. i don't understand how anyone could watch this more than once.

the best of harron's three great films. a lot of men don't like it because it's about a woman who a. doesn't get raped or beaten up b. doesn't need to be "saved" c. radically opposes patriarchy & chauvinism. solanas is sometimes portrayed sympathetically, but harron is careful not to choose a side, opting instead for scenes that raise questions about gender expression & feminism rather than preaching to us.

brilliant as much for the creepy, tense plot as it is for the themes of pre-parental anxiety and the horror of being female in a male-controlled society.

boy, does this blow the cloying "schindler's list" clean out of the water.

any criticisms i could make of this film (a couple awkward baby-talk moments, a hurried ending) seem trifling indeed compared to the vast goodness of the acting, music, script, cinematography...funny but not too funny, sad but not too sad, much like one might remember one's own late teens. who cares if we may have seen this plot before when it is so well done here?

a must see for every european history buff — the richness of detail and extremely attentive art direction make for a truly riveting film, and that's not even taking into account the fact that it's simply an interesting story to boot.

i gave this a 4 because of the quality of its execution, but in terms of rewatchability (or watchability) it would probably only rate a 3 with me — had bogarde not been the star i'm not sure i would have remained as interested.

immensely satisfying — the perfect movie for a sunny september afternoon.

the establishment strikes back! "morality tale" my foot — this film consists of little more than slut-shaming, sexism and grating quirkiness. oh well, at least things (kind of) work out for georgy in the end. also, don't be fooled into thinking james mason is going to be this handsome, either — the still is from the earlier "thunder rock," in which he starred with a different redgrave entirely.

a brilliant, overlooked modern classic.

the unobtrusive style of this film really lets the mesmerizing performances shine. on the big screen, it's nearly like being there. i only wish there would have been more footage of the musical acts included — i'd have gladly sat through a longer movie.

unbearable. watch "persona" instead if you want a psychological thriller, "cruel intentions" if you want to see something even remotely sexy. hitchcock this definitely ain't.

just funny enough, just serious enough. an instant favorite.

is this film pompous and misogynistic, or does it just center upon pompous, misogynistic characters? godspeed to those who have the patience to find out.

There were some wonderful moments in this film — I thought the graduation scene in particular reflected Bergman's characteristic attention to detail. Also, there's a kitten.

You either like Woody Allen, or you don't. And I don't.

I think it will take a few more viewings for this film to really sink in, but it certainly leaves one with a lot to think about.

As a history buff, it was delightful enough for me to see the France of the sixties alive in vibrant color with no "plot" cluttering up the picture, but this film is a charming classic for many reasons besides.

Brilliant. I've only seen it once, but I suspect it is only enriched by multiple viewings.

No one makes fun of the Nazis better than Menzel; despite the seriousness of some of the story, one cannot watch this film with anything but a smile on one's face.

If only we could have frozen time.

Charming and delightful! Jimmy Stewart tugs heartstrings with the best of 'em.