Review of Viridiana (1962) by Jaime R — 30 Nov 2013

One of the finest I've seen out of Luis Buñuel.

This review of Viridiana (1962) was written by Jaime R on 30 Nov 2013.

Viridiana has generally received very positive reviews.

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The only feeling I have, after seeing this movie 2 years ago, is a surging question: why…

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By Jack A (229) on 29 Mar 2012

What the movie tries to convey is simple: self-acceptance. How Bunuel shows the pursuit of it is not simple…

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By Quinto W (289) on 17 Mar 2011

This is the fourth Luis Bunuel film I've seen (after Belle de Jour, Diary of a Chambermaid, and The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie)…

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By Buddy K (146) on 25 Feb 2011

Simultaneously a affecting drama and a piercing satire of organized religion as only Bunuel could do it, with a great performance by Silvia Pinal…

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By Michael T (3,420) on 21 Sep 2011

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By Ashank C (12) on 27 Feb 2011

A bit of a a sad, satirical, social commentary. Banned in it's native Spain during it's day…

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By John D (2,323) on 17 Aug 2011

I don't personally like it as much as Diary of a Chambermaid or Belle De Jour, but it's still a fascinating and at times exuberant film…

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By Jh K (596) on 06 Oct 2012

Interesting story, ok acting, but it seems very uneven and the ending was a little unsettling…

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By Charles P (1,784) on 17 Dec 2016

I enjoyed this classic film from Luis Bunuel. He satirizes religion and class, and makes it entertaining with his usual twisted humour…

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By Lori B (339) on 08 Nov 2013

I'm quite a Luis Buñuel. I enjoy his sarcasm, wit and casual blasphemy…

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