"The film is considered a major classic of world cinema. It helped Bergman to establish himself as a world-renowned director and contains scenes which have become iconic through parodies and homages."
This is definitely a movie that is meant to be digested slowly more than crassly consumed in a moment. It takes some investment in the form of careful thought and consideration for this film to yield its fruits but that can be well worth it. Let us know what you think of the film. As you do so, consider the following:
- What do you feel Bergman is trying to say with this film?
- What worked for you? What didn't? Are you interested in watching more Bergman films? Why or why not?
- What did you learn from the film about history, the world, other cultures, filmmaking or life that is valuable to you? Explain.
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ReplyDeletei think that bergman is trying to get us to ask our own questions and to find our own truths to find what we believe in and it make us have our our beliefs.
it was kind of a weird film, and i wouldn't say that it did or didn't work for me. it was just kind of awkward for me, and i think that is because i don't know much about christianity because i wasn't raised christian. but i am defiantly interested in seeing more of his film just to see more of what he is like.
this film says to me just to keep asking questions and find my own truths.
-zak
When we finished this film, at first I didn't have a lot of affection for it. But now that I think and ponder about it and hear others opinions on it, I like it just a bit more. The story seems to make a little more sense now and all the different variety of characters's, and their view on life/death/God.
ReplyDeleteI thought that was the best part of the story, because so many people have different views and thoughts on how it works. In my own personal opinion, I think it's hard to pinpoint...well, everything. Life. God. Fate. Destiny. I don't think we can all know for sure - because everyone has different experiences. I feel that for me, and the different kinds of characters and actions and beliefs and thoughts, that's all that this film has going for it. (You know, besides the thought provoking, sincere plot.) I also liked the character of Death, he says sullen and wise things and was especially creeping looking, I loved it. He had the look of No Face from Spirited Away, which was awesome.
I mainly disliked this film because it was too slow for me. Don't think it was a good week for me to sit for two hours and think deep, philosophical things. I didn't pay full attention like I should have, and as much as I DONT have a problem with black and white film, the element made it a litttttllleee more boring and dull.
Just not my kind of movie. I was bored, didn't like sitting there and having to think over every little piece of conversation or background that gives some "other" meaning. Meh.
i thought this movie was kind of boring and slow, i kind of liked it, but not really all that much. it did get me to think though. I think he is trying to get us to ask our own questions. And figure out our very own opinions no matter what other people believe. and its okay to have different beliefs because no one really knows.
ReplyDeleteI do like his style with the movie, i just didn't find this movie to interesting. if that makes sense? i mean, i like the thought and art behind it all. but this was a little much. i am interested in more of his films though.
i just didnt like this movie mainly becauase i didnt like how much he wanted us to think. Like when i was watching it at home over the weekend it was SOOOOO hard to stay awake during it. i was trying not to fall asleep. and it was like day time. haha.
In response to all: most seemed to think the movie was slow. Do you think it would be possible to keep all the profound questions in the film along with all the themes, characters, and basic plot while also remaking it in a way that is faster and could better engage the kind of audience that makes up our class? What do you think? Why? If you think it is possible, how would you pull it off?
ReplyDeleteI thought this movie was really interesting, even though it was a bit slow. I really liked the characters and the story was good. I liked how the stories started so far apart and then all tied together so conveniently.
ReplyDeleteI liked the servant guy. He was really funny and added more to the movie. I don't appreciate the comment about rape from him though, that made me uncomfortable. But I got more a feel for those times.
I think it was interesting with the way death kept showing up, like in the confession box, and he learned his plan. It's like he's a trickster, trying to find a way to kill his victims anyway he can. I think of it like how others view the devil.
I think it could be remade. It would have color for one, which would probably make it more interesting and you could throw in some cool color schemes. I think everyone would be in more of a rush too. In the film they seem to just be going lazily about things, but to keep up with now days everyone needs to be trying to get places fast.
Sir Whovian, Out!
I thought this movie was pretty interesting, even if it was a bit slow. And I just noticed that was exactly Autumn's first sentence too, but I still stand by it. From what I remember, all the scenes seemed necessary, but I guess they could have just made things snappier. Faster editing, not as long pauses when talking.
ReplyDeleteI thought Ingmar Bergman was trying to make us think about what happens after we die. All the characters seemed to have their own opinion on what happens. The only thing that was certain in the movie, is that we do die. But you have to decide for yourself what happens after that.
When the movie first started, I thought it might just be about playing chess. While showing flashbacks from the soldier's life that would determine if he would win or lose the game. I think I would have liked the movie more if it had more symbolism and throw backs to how chess works.
If this film were remade, it would probably be a lot faster. The Death character would also be more ominous, than just a bald guy in a cape. And there would probably be a lot more violence. And even though the idea of playing chess with Death is the best ever. They would probably update it to a different game. Throw something stupid, like football, in there or something.