Gloomy Sunday - Ein Lied von Liebe und Tod | | Cast : | Erika Marozsan, Joachim Krol, Ben Becker, Stefano Dionisi | | Director : | Rolf Schubel | | Studio : | | | Format : | Import, Subtitled, Widescreen, NTSC | | Released Date : | , 1999 | | DVD Released Date : | | | Language : | English (Unknown), English (Subtitled) | | Audience Rating : | | | | BUY THIS DVD FROM AMAZON |
Customer Reviews
| Rating |  | | Date | June 01, 2005 | | Summary | Staggering | Content
 | The Chicago Tribune called this "Marvelous...a throw back to classics like Casablanca". I concur. Though I never thought I would compare a movie to Casablanca, this movie is a rival in excellence. It has an awsome attention to detail, and an inspired use of resonance. Details in the beginning resonate throughout the picture. I was deeply affected by the ending, and I did not want to leave the theatre. No movie I have watched in recent times has packed such a punch. I saw it today, and I will be thinking of it for some time to come I am sure. |
| Rating | | | Date | May 10, 2005 | | Summary | Powerful, shocking but wonderful | Content
| Gloomy Sunday will haunt you with unanswered questions. There is the beauty of a powerful love between three friends set against the ugliness and horror of war and greed. Pay close attention, every detail is important. I wish it was on dvd here in the states. |
| Rating | | | Date | December 18, 2004 | | Summary | One viewing is not enough! | Content
| Loved this film. But I especially liked the way that all the pieces fit together so nicely. In American films, the audience has to have everything spelled out so clearly for viewers to "get it."
Notice when Hans is rebuffed in the restaurant when he wants to play the piano. Lazslo tells him that there are two things that customers aren't allowed to do. Then see what happens later on.
Ilona sings only for herself, but...
These are subtle touches which requires ones full attention to appreciate.
Hint. Pay attention to what Ilona says in the bathtub with Lazslo. If you "get it," then this will resolve a concern about the film's resolution. Lazy American filmgoers would/will need this explained to them. |
| Rating | | | Date | November 06, 2004 | | Summary | Gloomy Sunday is excellent | Content
| Gloomy Sunday has been playing in the cinema in NZ now for 4 years and still draws an audience. The movie has a similar theme to The Pianist and Schindlers List but balances the darkness of the era with a love story, while not pulling any punches. The movie is emotionally powerful and leaves you thinking about a number of issues well after the film ends.
Highly recommended. |
| Rating | | | Date | September 27, 2004 | | Summary | A Wonderful Story in prewar Budapest | Content
| This movie
had been shown on European TV channels several times.
A beautiful woman between two men, beautiful music in a restaurant setting. A very european movie, if you like Europe you will like this movie.
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