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.
I loved the characters and understood their choices when backed up against the wall. Bree running from her heart and John listening to his and not afraid to go for her.
she loved poetry and romance, but she hit the glass ceiling at birth
Let me mention that I saw this movie in the theatre when I was 17 and was completely blown away. It was the first "film noir" in color. Everything about this movie was just great.
shareI'm afraid I wasn't, sadly. And I love Donald Sutherland. I was just completely and utterly bored to the point where I couldn't even get half way. I'm pleased that so many of you have enjoyed it though as it wouldn't do for us all to like the same things. :)
shareKlute was an engaging drama. It can be argued Klute had a predictable narrative in terms of the investigation plot, however the chemistry between Fonda and Sutherland was outstanding. As a result, I was invested in their characters, which is an aspect that makes any film great.
"I'd rather be hated for who I am, than loved for who I am not".
It can be argued Klute had a predictable narrative in terms of the investigation plot...Well yes...this is a small, typically noir type case beginning with a missing person, but rather unconventionally Pakula chooses to reveal the murderer less than half way through the film. The dynamic between the two leads is what keeps the film on target, particularly Fonda's acting virtuosity. Sutherland wisely leaves centre stage to her, with his nicely understated performance as the small town, innocent detective methodically and patiently plying his craft in the big city. The voyeuristic visual style developed between Pakula and Gordon Willis, enhanced by Michael Small's noteworthy soundtrack still seem quite unique over 40 years later.
I'm blown away by how much I truly dislike this movie. I don't get it. I don't see the point and I don't care what happens to anyone in the movie.
Early on I struggled to find a hook. I kept watching, waiting, and hoping there'd be a payoff in the end. Sadly, there wasn't.
I suppose the movie may have made a bit impact when it was released but those kinds of movies become old really quickly. Maybe they were considered new and different at one time, even risque and unexpected, but now they're old hat.
Woman, man! That's the way it should be Tarzan. [Tarzan and his mate]
Blown away to sleep, maybe. A turgid quagmire of awkwardness, but then I do not like 70s movies and their colouring and pacing. Watched The Parallax View recently too and was equally distracted by its get-to-the-point-already-ness. Either might have been slightly better if greatly shortened, but I doubt that would help. Cue a bunch of "you didn't get it" comments. Neither were enjoyable, as revelatory as the latter may have been at the time of its release
shareYes! Love this film since the first time I watched with my mom in the mid 70s on network TV.
Even heavily edited with a thousand commercials!
I'll purchase it when the Blu-Ray comes out eventually.
"You work your side of the street, and I'll work mine"
It's a gorgeous, deeply felt, spellbinding thing with exceptional characterization, great cinematography and a stunning score. Absolutely one of the best American films of the early 1970's. If only someone would have strangled the horribly phnoey-ass shrink...
"facts are stupid things" Ronald Reagan
KLUTE was on just last night.
I'd seen this movie before and I always loved it.
Even now, this film hold up so well.
Loved it!
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It is underrated
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