Review of Fanny and Alexander (1982) by Grant S — 13 Jun 2015
Bergman's dreamy family epic is his most accessible movie. It breaks away from the moody, brooding tone that characterized his early psychodramas. It is still dark, allegorical and illuminating of the dark side of human nature, but it is also life affirming and almost fairy tale like.
Not just a cinematic achievement but a literary one too, for watching this long, carefully paced Dickensian tale feels like watching the pages of a classic novel come to life.
This review of Fanny and Alexander (1982) was written by Grant S on 13 Jun 2015.
Fanny and Alexander has generally received very positive reviews.
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