Review of Claire's Knee (1970) by Matt D — 09 Jul 2007

Check out all the stuff from Rohmer in the Criterion box set... The Moral Tales are amazing...

This review of Claire's Knee (1970) was written by Matt D on 09 Jul 2007.

Claire's Knee has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Ben H (1,875) on 06 Sep 2007

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By Maan A (16) on 19 Aug 2011

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It's hard to put into words the intrigue of this film. It's very beautiful, and as is common with Rohmer, full of sexual tension…

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By Jerome C (105) on 28 Mar 2008

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By Glenn W (51) on 13 Nov 2007

A deeply confused apology for dirty middle aged men, or a brilliant satire on masculinity…

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By Dustin G (630) on 27 Apr 2008

Such an icky DVD cover!!! Doesn't go down all the prurient paths that the cover would have you believe…

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