Review of Sunday Bloody Sunday (1971) by Roman R — 10 Apr 2013

A sad truthful film. Through a homosexual relationship and a heterosexual one, that involves a pretty boy in his twenties, involved with a caring, but frustrated man and woman. it is hard to believe that a movie this honest and open about homosexuality and the insecurities of both middle aged men and women, was a box office hit in 1971.

all the actors are superb. the story unfolds slowly but never becomes boring, but only more suspenseful and exciting. the movie examines the desperation of holding onto someone and the frustration of unrequited love.

more importantly, Schelinger made, for the first time, a movie about the fear of getting older. the main characters wondering if they will be alone, the loss of youth and the inability of letting go of the past.

five stars, a breakthough in cinema, a masterpiece.