"A Dangerous Method," by the always interesting David Cronenberg details the very curious relationship

Films/DVD Asylum

Movies from comedy to drama to your favorite Hollyweird Star.

that developed between the founder of psychoanalysis, his greatest pupil, and a beautiful patient that eventually became a psychoanalyst herself.
Viggo Mortensen, who previously and successfully has established himself as a vigorous action-film hero in Cronenberg's well-reviewed, "A History of Violence" and "Eastern Promises," shows in his reasoned and calm portrayal of Freud that when he isn't destroying sets he can refrain from chewing the scenery.
The ubiquitous Michael Fassbender also maintains a studious presence and their subtle interplay, the intellectual fencing, is subdued but fraught with malicious undertones and veiled barbs.
But the film's true center isn't their relationship, per se, but rather that of the central character, Sabrina, provokingly interpreted by Keira Knightley, and her involvement with the titans of the mind.
This love story historically is interesting, but it is Cronenberg's skill that makes it fascinating--- and Keira's occasionally overwrought performance is in deep contrast to the measured performances of the male principals--- excepting Vincent Cassel's fabulous cameo as a psycho-psychoanalyst who believes full-heartedly in the pleasure principle, doctor-patient distance be damned!
I can't think of a better Valentine's evening date, frankly, than spiriting your loved one to this film after a nice dinner. The settings are spectacular (I haven't been able to find out exactly where it was filmed) and the cinematography is unobtrusive.

This post is made possible by the generous support of people like you and our sponsors:

Parts Connexion

Topic - "A Dangerous Method," by the always interesting David Cronenberg details the very curious relationship - tinear 10:31:46 02/03/12 (8)

RE: "A Dangerous Method," by the always interesting David Cronenberg details the very curious relationship - patrickU 11:08:21 02/04/12 (7)

As our resident European, perhaps you can enlighten us as to the locations. nt - tinear 11:33:13 02/04/12 (6)

RE: As our resident European, perhaps you can enlighten us as to the locations. nt - patrickU 12:33:12 02/04/12 (5)

Where was the film shot? What lake is it? What park? nt - tinear 09:00:21 02/05/12 (4)

RE: Where was the film shot? What lake is it? What park? nt - patrickU 09:22:13 02/05/12 (2)

Thanks! What a beautiful area. nt - tinear 09:26:03 02/05/12 (1)

RE: Thanks! What a beautiful area. nt - patrickU 09:45:54 02/05/12 (0)

RE: Where was the film shot? What lake is it? What park? nt - patrickU 09:18:44 02/05/12 (0)

FAQ

Post a Message!

Forgot Password?

Moniker (Username):
Password (Optional):
	Remember my Moniker & Password (What's this?) Eat Me
E-Mail (Optional):
Subject:

Message:	(Posts are subject to Content Rules)

Optional Link URL:
Optional Link Title:
Optional Image URL:
Upload Image:
E-mail Replies:	Automagically notify you when someone responds.

To view your new posting or follow-up, click on the RELOAD or REFRESH button on your browser.