Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie, The ( Charme discret de la bourgeoisie, Le ) Quick Movie Reviews

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Rating of
4/4

Logan D. McCoy - wrote on 06/17/2019

A sophisticated, episodic farce beaming with slyness and discreet charm, as promised in the title.

Rating of
4/4

mitchellyoung - wrote on 11/10/2011

You have to take this movie as separate parts that form a surreal whole to understand its meaning. Bunuel creates dense layers of satire of a variety of subjects pertaining to social mores and philosophies. The film is funny, in a weird sort of way, and features a good amount of typical Bunuel surrealism.

Rating of
4/4

woody - wrote on 02/01/2011

Bunuel has a field day poking fun at social manners and mores. You'll have fun, too. These people just want to have a bite to eat. Is that so difficult? Yes, wonderfully so. It seems to make no sense, but after you've watched it, many of its pieces stick with you and take on meaning. This is the movie where all of the elements coalesced for Bunuel: budget, cast, mood and feel.

Rating of
3.5/4

Allison - wrote on 12/24/2007

A wonderful movie with a wonderful cast. A bit off, which is exactly why I like it!

Rating of
4/4

kustaa - wrote on 08/16/2007

Awesome movie that gets better and better when you advance in the plot. Used to the Buñuel manifiestos against consumist society, religion (specially catholic one), and everything that you may add as "conventional", you find a great low beat to all that. Full of symbolism. Might switch places from time to time with Exterminating Angel, this one is equally great.

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