Sunday Bloody Sunday
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Movie Reviews of Sunday Bloody Sunday
Movie Review: A mature, realistic depiction of relationships...
Summary: 5 Stars
I've always loved this film. It's an incredibly intelligent, realistic depiction of relationships. It is directedly sensitively and beautifully by John Schlesinger, one of the finest British directors. This is his follow up film to his incredible Midnight Cowboy, and he doesn't disappoint. Peter Finch and Glenda Jackson are both in love (or so they think) with Murray Head. This film depicts this love triangle not in a sleazy, comical way (like it would today), but as a deep, thoughtful, painful, and NORMAL thing, just like all relationships. The film, as other reviewers have noted, depicted homosexuality as normal and not a big deal, which it is. The relationships are sensitively handled, and Finch and Jackson give great performances. Head gives a good performance, but some have questioned why his character inspires such passion in Jackson and Finch. He's a rather bland character, but who knows the ways of love and/or desire. I shudder on how this film might be made today, but luckily, I don't think they're going to remake this film anytime soon. This is a wonderful film, and it still holds up today.Movie Review: What films can and should be
Summary: 5 Stars
The other reviews here make it clear what a thoughtful and intelligent film this is. The subject is engaging, the screenplay and acting are outstanding, and the camera work is excellent. The performances by Glenda Jackson and Peter Finch keep one's attention throughout. If you watch this film more than once, and you will want to, you'll notice many wonderful details. The only weakness is probably the character of the young man (Murray Head). It's hard to understand what Jackson and Finch see in him, other than youth and a certain attractiveness. The secondary roles are well played - the telephone message service operator, Dr. Hirsh's patients, and the left-liberal parents who are overly permissive with their brood of precocious, loud, and obstreperous children. The atmosphere of the early 1970s gives this film character but does not make it out of date. The soundtrack in this DVD release has not been restored; you'll need to turn up the volume or lose some of the dialogue. Highly recommended.Movie Review: Brilliant and Bittersweet is Schlesinger's Masterpiece
Summary: 5 Stars
John Schlesinger's masterpiece is about more than a love triangle. It explores the complexity of human relationships amid the rapidly shifting cultural dynamics of late nineteen sixties' bohemian London. This film is about communication--or lack thereof--among adults who are just starting to grow up.
Ironically, it is missed signals that are the glue that binds the characters together. Calls are made, and calls are dropped. Schlesinger's forte, aside from the deftly crafted cinematography and directing of the actors, is the psychological background of the characters. Past and present are beautifully linked together to provide unsurpasssed richness of character. In the end, the audience is asked to connect these clues to theme, and intercede with their hearts and minds on behalf of the craft and the world it so brilliantly portrays.
Movie Review: Location location location
Summary: 5 Stars
The film is quite dreary - a man trying to decide if wants to poke or be poked. But the location shots are suberb. Part of it is filmed in Pembroke Square, London W8, a gorgeous and very bohemian part of London. Definitely the place to be, live or be seen, or at the very least - have seen.Watch the film for the background footage alone - and don't pay too much attention to the ins and outs of the story - if you see what I mean.
Movie Review: a fine film
Summary: 5 Stars
I couldn't add anything over/above that which has been said already about this film (in a variety of places, readily consultable). While I found "Women in Love" to be perhaps slightly more compelling, this is a very satisfying film; and I am very glad to have found a copy at last.