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By Chris B (2,902) on 18 Jan 2014

A Polish couple (older husband, hot wife in dumpy clothes) drive to the marina for a day of boating, and pick up a young hitchhiker, whom the…

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By Joey S (579) on 11 Jan 2014

Although I was expecting a thriller rather than a drama, Knife in the Water is an expertly-made film in nearly every way, and as the debut…

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By P. P (134) on 23 Dec 2013

Polanski's remarkable gifts are evident in his first feature…

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By Lester Y (161) on 10 Dec 2013

How great is this movie and how great is that score…

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By Anonymous User (943) on 10 Dec 2013

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By Cole Smithey (1,865) for ColeSmithey.com (1,853) on 28 Oct 2013

[VIDEO ESSAY} For his debut feature film - after graduating from Poland's famed National Film School in Lodz - Roman Polanski set out to break…

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By Augustine H (906) on 25 Sep 2013

Polanski's best film ever? The Oedipus analysis is probably justifiable, so do the class conflict and the masculinity rivalry…

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By Mohamed A (322) on 17 Aug 2013

Interesting to see such an early film by Polanski. There were many great ideas here, but it was ultimately too slow for me…

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By Sam P (447) on 09 Jul 2013

Don't expect much regarding plot; watch for excellent cinematography and concept. Very gloomy, quietly menacing debut from Polanski…

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By Matt M (2,511) on 03 May 2013

Polanski's feature film debut is an impressive example of creative low budget filmmaking and ends up a compelling tongue in cheek comment at…

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By Tom Z (98) on 03 May 2013

Polanski's feature film debut is an impressive example of creative low budget filmmaking and ends up a compelling tongue in cheek comment at…

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By Niloo R (200) on 31 Mar 2013

Really beautifully shot - the shot composition and framing in this film was absolutely stunning…

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By Matthew J (1,312) on 02 Jan 2013

An interesting character study. Sometimes it is the simplest premise that produces the most fascinating results…

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By Alexander C (2,448) on 11 Nov 2012

Early Roman Polanski. Great drama and photography…

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By Dalton N (74) on 24 Oct 2012

Dark and tense, not to mention it is beautifully filmed, and brilliantly acted…

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By Art S (1,002) on 29 Sep 2012

Often beautiful to look at it in sumptuous black and white, Polanski's first film, a three-hander, already maintains a chilly distance from…

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By Nick G (800) on 11 Aug 2012

A very strong directorial debut from Roman Polanski…

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By Anna B (1,143) on 28 Jul 2012

First act isn't very good, but it develops really nicely. The long take in the fiddlesticks scene is excellent…

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By Patryk C (413) on 25 Jun 2012

The most beautiful film of something of this simplistic nature. Incredibly humane and passionate. One representation of Polanski's masterpieces…

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By Emanuel Levy (2,948) for EmanuelLevy.Com (2,771) on 23 Apr 2012

Taut, compelling, and engaging, Polanski's Oscar-nominated thriller is one of the most brilliant debuts in film history…

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