The Seventh Seal

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Bruce F @MoralMaster Jul 23 One of a kind movie a lot going on between religion and death good and evil it's shot very well I would say there isn't another movie like it a stand alone movie solid even after all this time very fun and interesting watch See more Matthew A @iWupp Jun 28 This may be one of the most thematically rich and symbolic films I've ever seen. So much so in fact that I absolutely need to watch a full analysis of this, but I'll give my initial thoughts. One thing stood out, it seems like Bergman loves to analyze actors and their impact on society. As well as society's impact on actors. No scene demonstrates this more than the scene in the tavern where they force the actor to perform for them. I find it interesting they were forcing him to act like a Lion, arguably the most fierce predator in the world. But when he begrudgingly "performs" for them through the pain and torment, he gets nothing but laughs. It's as if Bergman is noting how artists at times are often treated like sideshows. People want the very product they produce but have no care for the well being of the person producing it. Think of how many great artists people knew had an issue but didn't care as long as they kept producing their art. Review contributed on Letterboxd - @iWup See more BEN J @the_man_with_no_name5764 May 24 When you look at the movies coming out today, there is barley anything original or experimental as the Seventh Seal. The Seventh Seal is a truly amazing piece of film, and the tragic part is that nothing this good will probably be made again. The film explores themes of crisis of faith, depression, love, gambling, adultery, and the inevitable fate of death. The overall theme of the film is amazing and beautiful and mysterious and scary at the same time, but I would like to point out a few scenes in particular: The opening scene, the iconic chess match with death shown throughout the film is chiling and amazing to watch. The scene with the woman who "knows" satan, talking with Block. This shows Block's crisis of faith. And of course at the end Jof's monolouge at the end, he escaped death and is watching his friends dance and die. This scene is truly shocking and scary. The film is revolutionary and is one of the best films I have ever scene. Bergman is a genius and this film is genius. See more Stephen C @bob25009 Mar 25 The worldwide gross is $335,511.00. See more Kyle M @RT77296778 Feb 12 Beneath its expected magnum opus and existential compel, Bergman’s thematic integrity thrives in poetic limbo and scenic symbolism regarding life’s religions artistically expressed and performatively helmed. (B+) See more Joe A. @JosephAndor Jan 28 Ingmar Bergman’s “The Seventh Seal” tackles the only inevitable, death. There are a lot of pros to this film and mostly one con. The con for me is say is that it takes a bit to get used to the tone, for some this is jarring but for me this shows how rich Ingmars tones and themes are as they are a mood to one specific story. For the pros, the framing is so well done, I enjoy all the shots and the way the black and white coloring is used to cast and portray emotions is very well executed and shown. This is a really deep film with a deep complexity you don’t see in most. And the ending is a phenomenal way to finish a film with the climax being such a powerful scene as death enters the home, showing what I interpret as Ingmar showing us that death is inescapable and that we should accept it. And the ending scene. The character “Jor” tells another vision, something specific to his character set up right from the first act. Just an incredible movie that is unforgettable and will stick with you for a very long time. -Jospeh Andor. See more Read all reviews

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