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Rating of
4/4
Logan D. McCoy - wrote on 09/30/2020
A gothic cautionary tale filled with cynicism and imagery that repeatedly verges on blasphemy.
Rating of
3/4
mitchellyoung - wrote on 02/02/2012
Bunuel assumes a depressing view on charity - one in which the good works of others are misplaced by being bestowed upon undeserving and wretched creatures - but it's a powerful and thought-provoking one, nonetheless. Differing from the director's more surreal work, this is a pretty linear film with some fearless performances and symbolism.
Rating of
3.5/4
Chris Kavan - wrote on 04/24/2011
I can see why this caused such an uproar for the Catholic church - Buñuel certainly doesn't have any problem with startling imagery (including a twisted take on "The Last Supper") but beliefs aside, this is truly a remarkable and powerful film and could be considered the pinnacle of Buñuel's work.
