Review of Port of Call (1948) by Stan L — 24 Nov 2008

A Bergman movie with a happy ending?! Who'd have thought?!

This review of Port of Call (1948) was written by Stan L on 24 Nov 2008.

Port of Call has generally received positive reviews.

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By Ben W (988) on 08 Sep 2008

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By Matt M (2,511) on 16 Dec 2012

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By Andrew B (2,971) on 23 May 2010

Früher Bergman, der noch lange nicht die Power der späteren Werke hat, doch die Grundatmosphäre hat gestimmt und man merkt, welchen Weg…

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By Private U (13,627) on 10 Jun 2008

Has some of that grim Bergman psychology that always works, but is a bit stiff and unoriginal. Still well worth checking out…

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By Lenard K (97) on 27 Aug 2007

Early Bergman movie about a girl who yearns for love while living with her abusive mother…

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By Isabel Quigly (94) for The Spectator (1,162) on 18 Jul 2018

A film full of stylish grimaces and embryonic Bergmanisms, for stout-hearted students in search, of something besides entertainment…

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By Jon Fortgang (76) for Film4 (1,522) on 29 Jul 2007

Rewarding, if sombre, slice of Swedish street life that demonstrates Bergman's trademark visual ingenuity and expert characterisation…

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By Stephen L (620) on 23 Sep 2007

Loathing abounds in this early film from Ingmar Bergman. Everyone just hates life. That is, of course, until Berit finds Gosta…

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By Stig S (46) on 11 Feb 2008

Bergman's first collaboration with cinematographer, Gunnar Fisher (of WILD STRAWBERRIES and THE SEVENTH SEAL fame) is quite a treat…

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