The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie

lbunuel

I find it hard to talk about this because I love it too much. It's the funniest, chilliest and most poetic nightmare anyone has ever attempted to commit to the screen. Everything by Buñuel is sublime, but this is one of his greatest achievements.

Richmond Hill

Not quite biting the hand that feeds him, but a fair proportion of Bunuel's audience is simultaneously skewered in this delicious laceration of haute bourgeoisie mores and rituals. Perhaps his most approachable work and a good starting point for the waking surrealism that confounds and bewilders all that is hypocritical established. An hilarious summation of recurring themes, notably from The Exterminating Angel.

HSBilly

6/5. the only explanation is.... *sound of airplane passing by. things get weird and weirder. this is a plotless masterpiece. all hail bunuel, he's so fucking genius.

Superfrog

Amazing yet indescribable. As close to a perfect harmony as a detuned instrument can get.

El Biffo

This film gave me nightmares when I was ten years old. And a lifelong appreciation for Luis Bunuel.

Adriano Rocha

Sit with us at this table of hypocrisy and luxury. Forget the problems of the world, after all we can take a dry martini at ease in the living room. And we blame our minds every night in our dreams.

All Is Grace

I have watched this fantastic film 3 times, and each time enjoyed it more than before. Not afraid to give it a 4th try. 5 stars out of 5, this movie is a true masterpiece of surrealism.

Thomas

This was my introduction to Buñel's feature-length films. I remember being impressed by its merciless skewering of the class society. But it has gone on to be one of my least favourites. There are still many elements I can appreciate, but in my opinion Buñel has made far more effective and affecting films. The dead soldiers' surreal exchange on the deserted street, however, still chills me to the bone.