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Name: A Dangerous Method Movie Review
Item: A Dangerous Method
Rating: 3
Author: Pradip Bhat

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Review for the film " A Dangerous Method"

Streaming On: Amazon Prime Video

Runtime: 01 Hour 39 Minutes

Certificate: A

Released: 10-02-2012

Genre: Biographical, Drama, Thriller

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CAST & CREW

Lupita Nyong O

Howard Shore

Jeremy Thomas

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Producer:

Jeremy Thomas

Tiana Alexandra

Cinematographer:

Peter Suschitzky

Editor:

David Cronenberg

Composer:

Howard Shore

Director:

David Cronenberg

Keira Knightley Viggo Mortensen Michael Fassbender Vincent Cassel

Others:

Lupita Nyong O

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A Dangerous Method Click to look into! >> Read More... is a historical drama directed by David Cronenberg David Cronenberg is a Canadian director, actor who >> Read More... . The film is based on John Kerr’s account of the conversations between Carl Jung, Sigmund Freud, and Sabrina Spielrein, three of the greatest minds associated with the world of psychiatry. The film is produced by Jeremy Thomas Jeremy Jack Thomas is an English film producer. He >> Read More... . The film has been distributed under the combined banner of Lionsgate, Entertainment One, and Universal Pictures. Sir Christopher Hampton has written the script for this film. Peter Suschitzky is the cinematographer, while Ronald Sanders is the editor of this film. The film stars Keira Knightley She’s considered to be a diverse actress that hit >> Read More... and Michael Fassbender Michael Fassbender is a London based actor of Germ >> Read More... in the lead. The supporting cast of this film comprises Viggo Mortensen He is a talented actor, musician, photographer, pa >> Read More... , Vincent Cassel Vincent Cassel is a French actor widely known for >> Read More... , Sarah Gadon Sarah Lynn Gadon is popularly known as Sarah Gadon >> Read More... , Andre Hennicke etc. Following several international premieres, the film finally got a theatrical release in the UK on 10 February 2012.

Plot

Dr. Carl Jung is visited by a hysterical Russian, Sabina Spielrein. Carl Jung has a special bond with acclaimed psychiatrist Dr. Sigmund Freud, who is more than impressed with the former. As he tends to Sabina, he develops an unlikely relationship with her. Will this affect the mutual bond between Dr. Freud and Dr. Jung as well?

Star Performances

This film may not be liked by many, but the writer, as well as the director, deserve praise for their courage to delve into a bold subject like this.

Keira Knightley is great as the inquisitive, yet borderline hysterical Sabina. While Michael Fassbender is great as usual, the real star of this film is Viggo Mortensen, who portrayed Dr. Sigmund Freud and his eccentricity rather impressively.

Analysis

Some films are straightaway impressive. Some films deceive by either their appearance or by the wonders they have hidden beneath an okayish trailer. Then come films that force us to think, and simply cannot be restricted to black and white.

‘A Dangerous Method’ is one such movie. This film explores more than just the intellect possessed by some of the brightest minds in the world. This film is a whirlwind journey of emotions, from curiosity to something more than just sensuality.

This film is not everybody’s cup of tea. For those, who are a bit idealistic in choosing movies, they should better stay away. For those, who watch films only for their unusual pleasures, this film is also not an ideal choice. However, for those, who believe in the unexpected, this is one film.

The film explores the bond between Dr. Freud and Dr. Jung in a rather novel way. Viggo as Dr. Freud is rather understated. Despite the limited screen space, he often overwhelms the main protagonist, played by Michael Fassbender. While Keira Knightley is great, her character development could have been better.

However, the film is far from being a certified masterpiece. Despite a slick runtime, the editing is a bit clunky. The direction is not that impressive in comparison to the visuals. While David Cronenberg has not done a bad job at it, the script deserved better treatment.

What's There?

Impressive Camerawork
Good performances by Michael Fassbender and Keira Knightley
A brilliant support by Viggo Mortensen
A unique narrative

What's Not There?

Clumsy editing
A few over-the-top sequences
Execution of the narrative is not good

Verdict

‘A Dangerous Method’ is a bold attempt at uniquely showing history. The intellect, as well as the performances in this film, is brilliant, but the overall experience does not merit the potential of the script. You can watch this for impressive performances and good visuals.

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