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Binding: VHS Tape EAN: 9786304385470 Format: Color, NTSC ISBN: 6304385471 Label: Fox Lorber Languages: Manufacturer: Fox Lorber Number Of Items: 2 Publisher: Fox Lorber Release Date: October 13, 1997 Running Time: 182 minutes Studio: Fox Lorber Theatrical Release Date: July 10, 1992 Average Rating:
 Rating:  - an intense and beautiful character study.....I saw this (the three hour long version), some fifteen years ago. THE BEST INTENTIONS takes an intimate look at the Ingmar Bergman's parents' early years as a young married couple, against the wishes of his mother's (Pernilla August) parents. Her husband is a rather humorless and morose young man (Samuel Froler), and it was hard for me to see why they ended up together, at first. In fact, it was more than hard! Over time, it is revealed why the two came together in this union. Also, keep in ... Read More Rating: - Ingmar Bergman's deeply moving portrait of his parents' marital conflictunder the direction of Bille August. Palm D'Or/Best Film winner at Cannes circa 1992, it also won lead actress Pernilla August (then married to the director) Best Actress. I have only seen the truncated 3-hour version (vs. the 6-hour Swedish TV release), and it is deeply moving, and one of my all-time favorite love stories on film. Bergman reportedly hated his preacher father, but actor Sam Froler gives a humane performance portraying a deeply religious, very strict and perhaps not so likable man. ... Read More Rating: - One of my favorite filmsA big satisfying story of family and love. This is one of the best films ever. I've watched it three times and I never tire of the story or the richly drawn characters. The acting is superb. If you enjoy foreign films or family sagas, you'll love this film. Rating: - A staggering film.A wonderfully-crafted film, stunning performances by Samuel Froler and Pernilla August, excellent supporting cast. Beautiful cinematography by Sven Nykvist. Ingmar Bergman's account of his parents early, troubled years of marriage. Rating: - a flawless masterpiece!i am not a huge fan of either bille august or bergman but this could quite possibly be my most favorite film. Pernilla August is absolutely fabulous in this role. The complexities of the relationship between Henrik and Anna is astounding to me: she manipulates him, he hits her, but because they are doomed to love each other forever, it is as much of a balancing act as it is a true marriage. i must admit that i so wish i could get my hands on the six hour version because i hate wondering what i ... Read More |
