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What Kubrick liked so much in this movie?

posted 9 years ago by inkheart-1
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It's placed 2nd in his so called "10 movies that Kubrick Adored". What inspired him in this film is beyond me.

[–] fairy_depp 9 years ago

I thought it was a nice story about a man reflecting on his life and trying to change his ways and be more appreciative of all he's got. It wasn't exciting and the ending threw me off because it came out of nowhere but I enjoyed it

[–] Bergman_Fellini87 9 years ago

Well, it is a very moving film that is beautifully shot with great performances for one thing. Just because it is "beyond you" that Kubrick admired this film doesn't make it a bad film.

[–] CalibMcBolts 8 years ago

Well, it's one of the greatest films ever made, so that Kubrick liked it, is no surprise...

[–] jakenzz_7 8 years ago

It's an undeniable milestone in the medium of film and screenwriting, beautifully shot and acted and truly emotionally engaging. An absolute masterwork.

[–] bobbydallas (8556) 5 years ago

for me it was one of the more enjoyable Bergman films.

[–] TheArgentinian (7108) 5 years ago

Kubrick was like the old man. Maybe he related to him.