King of Hearts
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Movie Reviews of King of Hearts
Movie Review: Yep, not for everybody...
Summary: 5 Stars
To quote the ever-clueless Leonard Maltin: ***** From Leonard Maltin's Movie & Video Guide Scotsman Bates walks into French town in WW1 that has been abandoned by everyone except those in the insane asylum. Stylish film isn't for all tastes, but has become a cult favorite. Offbeat. Techniscope. Copyright© Leonard Maltin, 1998-2001, used by arrangement with Signet, a division of Penguin Putnam, Inc. He wouldn't know "Offbeat" it if crowned him King of the Asylum; and it's obvious that the "tastes" he refers to are his alone! I have adored this movie since I first saw it as a teenager in Georgetown, DC. I can't imagine a more endearing movie. Seeing it again only reaffirms my long-held desire to live there...
Movie Review: One of the very best
Summary: 5 Stars
This is one of the very best movies I've ever seen and, sadly, it may be as timely and topical today as it was when it was released in 1966.A young soldier during the First World War infiltrates a French town, looking for a bomb left behind by the Germans. The town has been evacuated by all but the residents of the lunatic asylum.
Charming, idiosyncratic, touching. This is the movie that made Genevieve Bujold, who gives a luminescently loony performance. Alan Bates is also great.
The final image may be the best -- certainly one of the top two or three -- closing scenes of any movie.
This is a great movie, full of charm in the midst of savagery.
Movie Review: A British point of view
Summary: 5 Stars
I get the impression that, in The States, this is regarded as an anti-Vietnam war film: because it appeared at that time and was adopted by the anti-war movement. However, the film was made in France: a country that had only recently experienced war and occupation, and a country that is hot on philosophy. Consequently, it is anti-war in the general sense; and, in an hilarious send-up of the stupidity of clashing cultures and misunderstandings, asks some very deep philosophical questions: the most important of which is: 'How does one define madness.' O.K., You watch it, and then answer that last question. It ain't easy!
Wilfred Gaunt
Movie Review: King of Hearts
Summary: 5 Stars
I originally saw this movie at a film festival back in the 80's. I was so happy to find it in DVD form. This movie really touched me both emotionally and philosophically. There is much symbolism in this so I wouldn't recommend for people who don't like that type of thing. It is also subtitled for only about half the movie. Most of this movie is a visual and thinking movie. It is uplifting and heartbreaking at the same time and has that foreign humor. If this is what you like I highly recommend this movie. It is a classic.Movie Review: 'King of Hearts' is King in My Heart
Summary: 5 Stars
I have been going to the movies for a long, long time...starting in the late 1930's. 'King of Hearts' is very near the top of my list of favorites and I was delighted to be able to obtain my very own copy. The premise asks the question, 'Who is Really Crazy? The gentle souls confined to an insane asylum or the warmongers on the battlefield?' Though the actions of the actors is comedic and amusing, this can hardly be defined as a comedy. It causes one to think a great deal about a very serious subject.