Citizen X

A fascinating plot but amateurishly told, although the ending was satisfying. It felt emotionally flat - just okay. 3/5

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Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close

This is a devastatingly powerful film with a brilliant performance by Thomas Horn. Wow. 4.5/5


Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close on Netflix

The Seventh Seal

This is, of course, utterly sublime. How could it be anything but? Not his best or most profound IMHO though. 5/5

The Seventh Seal on Netflix

Passion of Anna

This may well be the first truly meta-film, but sadly it isn't very good. Amazing acting, weak script. 2.5/5

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The Magician

Though lushly directed & beautifully acted, Bergman lost the plot with too many metaphors in this early film. 3.5/5

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The Virgin Spring

This rich, dark, poignant film is absolutely stunning & brilliantly directed. I'm just blown away by this. Who knew that "Last House on the Left" was Bergman's first? And WAAAY better, I might add? So profound - I still have chills. 5/5

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Winter Light

So perfect a portrait of bleakness & isolation was never so passionately & profoundly made. Utterly amazing. Honestly... what can one say about Bergman save for praise? This is masterful film-making & it hits you right in the soul. Wow. 5/5

Winter Light on Netflix

Through a Glass Darkly

I can't get the Yeats quote "a terrible beauty is born" out of my head. This was my first Bergman - it won't be my last. If ever a movie deserved this title masterpiece this is it. Sheer perfection on every level imaginable. 5/5

Through a Glass Darkly on Netflix