Review of Claire's Knee (1970) by William W — 23 Aug 2015

Fantastic movie. One of my favorite Rohmer's. A must see.

This review of Claire's Knee (1970) was written by William W on 23 Aug 2015.

Claire's Knee has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Fernando F. Croce (840) for CinePassion (694) on 15 Feb 2015

A constellation of flirtations, glances, smiles and fibs pulled together by Rohmer with an exquisite Lubitsch deadpan, his camera as warm as…

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By Scott S (1,964) on 11 Dec 2007

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By Diego V (63) on 22 Jul 2008

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REVIEW: LE GENOU DE CLAIRE (Claire's Knee) - Yes, I know it is this big arthouse classic, but, ummm...I don't think it has held up very well…

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By Douglas L (748) on 04 Mar 2008

A beautiful realisation of love and desire from several peoples view points, this is a very touching (excuse the pun) film, although it may…

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By Budge B (56) on 26 Mar 2009

A diplomat, spending some weeks in the French Alps while he sells a house, meets a former lover…

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By Jerome C (105) on 28 Mar 2008

DVD - one of eric rohmerâ??s six moral tale films where heâ?? displays his masterful use of dialogue as an instrument of narrative…

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By Stuart B (410) on 20 Feb 2010

The penultimate entry in Eric Rohmer's series of Six Moral Tales, and the loveliest, most crystalline of the lot…

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By Ryan H (2,006) on 06 Jun 2010

This is now my favorite of Rohmer's six moral tales. Many funny moments are surrounded by entertaining and interesting characters…

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