It has such a powerful, unmistakable mood and feeling that honestly only a movie like Blade Runner replicates. I first watched this film on a VHS, bought it on DVD immediately and have seen it 7 times. Fonda and Sutherland's performances are masterful and the direction by Pakula is stunning.
I think the great thing about this movie is that it rises above the somewhat cliched plotline with its wonderful visual style and atmosphere.
It's a masterpiece, and should be more widely available on DVD. It's only ever been released in the UK on video.
shareA stunning movie, made back in the days when filmmakers actually strove for art. Everything in the film works: The acting, the writing and character development, the visual compositions and cinematography, the sound design, the music. Wow!
It´s not a flawless film - at times it´s a little too self consciously insisting and provocative in its depiction of the new, more "liberated" times - but the two final scenes just manage to push it over the brink to greatness. Cioffi´s monologue about how he does not consider himself an evil man is simply stunning - and scary - and the final departure, leaving behind a stripped apartment likewise. Perfect note to go out on.
"facts are stupid things" - Ronald Reagan
Yeah, count me in too.
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And I stood where I did be; for there was no more use to run; And again I lookt with my hope gone.
This is an insightful comment. The monologue pushed it up from an eight to a nine for me; and just in general it is the latter portion of the film where it really picks up speed.
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I was wondering how many people committed suicide in the bathroom at the theater after going to see this film, but that's just me.
share"How many people committed suicide in the bathroom at the theater after going to see this film".
What´s that all about?
"facts are stupid things" - Ronald Reagan
I guess I might commit suicide by being overwhelmed with the sadness of the fact that Gordon Willis will never shoot another picture again... oh, I'm stretching. I have no idea what that guy was on about.
This is one of the greatest films of the 1970s (or any era) in my opinion, and while praised it still doesn't quite get its due.
My God, yes. Just rewatched it for the first time in about 15 years and I found it utterly mesmerising. I particularly liked the score - so unique and fitting. I can 't remember the last time I saw a contemporary film as daring and unsettling as this.
shareLoved it. It feels like reading a book rather than watching a movie.
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One of the best movies I've seen in a long, long time. First saw it in a cinema when it first came out. Couldn't remember much of course. Was way too young to appreciate it in the first place.
What I like in particular about this movie is how it was pitched by a mature cast and crew to a mature audience. Interesting story, well directed and great acting.
They don't get much better than this.
9/10 - Excellent
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Klute is a terrific film, a real gem from the 70s. Not as lauded perhaps as The Godfather and the like but a great piece of work nonetheless.
Its way better then 7.1 as well, I would give it an 8.