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Unbearable Lightness of Being
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THE UNBEARABLE LIGHTNESS OF BEING is a sensual and sensitive adaptation of Milan Kundera's tragicomic existentialist novel that...
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THE UNBEARABLE LIGHTNESS OF BEING is a sensual and sensitive adaptation of Milan Kundera's tragicomic existentialist novel that follows the story of Thomas (Daniel Day Lewis), a womanizing Czech doctor in 1968 Prague, prior to the Soviet invasion, whose sexual appetite is never fully satisfied. Thomas believes in keeping sexual gratification separate from love and finds true understanding and erotic bliss with Sabina (Lena Olin), a seductive and elusive artist. However, Thomas's understanding of love and commitment is challenged when he meets Tereza (Juliette Binoche), a sexually naive and innocent young woman who captures Thomas's fancy on an out-of-town business trip. When Tereza appears on his Prague doorstep, Thomas lets down his guard and allows the young woman to stay with him, breaking all his rules regarding the dangers of seductive entanglement. Despite his numerous affairs, Thomas falls deeply in love with Tereza, and they eventually marry. Sabina accepts Thomas's marriage to Tereza, but Tereza...
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THE UNBEARABLE LIGHTNESS OF BEING: Anyone feeling any lighter at the moment?
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Pros: Just about everything I think
Cons: People will complain about its length
Bottom Line:
A brilliant, brilliant film.
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Being Light & Free in the Harsh World of Czechoslovakia '68
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Pros: Kaufman's Direction, Script, Nykvist's Cinematography, Music, Look, Murch's Editing, & Cast.
Cons: None.
Bottom Line:
The Unbearable Lightness of Being is a Sensual, Provocative Masterpiece from Phillip Kaufman & Co.
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Every man wants to be a Casanova
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Pros: lots and lots
Cons: its done at a leisurely pace
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A classic film
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Czech Mates?
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Pros: Last Tango In Paris meets Stalingrad for a look at the Prague invasion of '68...
Cons: May be too explicit for some audiences...
Bottom Line:
May be too explicit for some audiences...
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Adultery, Love, Invasion, and Confusion
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Pros: writing, acting, directing, history
Cons: it's 3 hours, if that's a negative Read More at Epinions.com
My Favorite Film of All Times
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Pros: the ending
Cons: some would say it's a bit long - I think it's worth it! Read More at Epinions.com
A Masterpiece
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Pros: A literary minded, beautiful film
Cons: It does require an attention span Read More at Epinions.com
The Incredible Greatness of The Unbearable Lightness of Being
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Pros: A great film.
Cons: No substitute for reading a great book. Read More at Epinions.com
The Unbearable Lightness of Being (1988)
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Pros: cast, cinematography, direction, script
Cons: length, title, nudity, ending Read More at Epinions.com
Way More Than Bearable: The Unbearable Lightness of Being
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Pros: Lena Olin, sure handed direction by Philip Kaufman, everyone's empathy with the script and book.
Cons: the ending
Bottom Line:
A terrific premise with great actors and actresses who seem to have a special feeling for the contrasts and nuances of the material.
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Lightness? Hardly.
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Pros: Complex, emotional story that really makes you think.
Cons: Chick flick material. Some may be put off by the nudity. Read More at Epinions.com
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