Review of Contempt (1963) by Patrick P — 16 Jun 2007

When I first fell in love with Goddard...

This review of Contempt (1963) was written by Patrick P on 16 Jun 2007.

Contempt has generally received very positive reviews.

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A masterpiece film about the decline of a marriage and the decline of cinema and a film about making a film which stands with 8 1/2 and Singin…

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By Millo T (667) on 19 Jan 2013

Great soundtrack and great butt from Bardot, but apart from that, nothing else to add. I could not go further than half of the film…

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