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By Steven K (331) on 24 Mar 2008

Absolutely love this film, and could watch it forever. visually stunning, visceral, horrible and beautiful all together…

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By Gwen W (25) on 24 Mar 2008

Endlessly intriguing. Fascinating. Great performances. But difficult…

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By Tuomas S (181) on 18 Mar 2008

This is the most twisted and breathtaking film ever and it really blew me away…

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By Wiktoria G (4) on 16 Mar 2008

Very sad and realistic vision of realtions between people... How cruel and tender they can be to each other…

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By Nikki R (56) on 12 Mar 2008

A really twisted film that will amuse you. Brilliant acting and as usal Helen Mirren is fantastic…

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By Rosario G (24) on 08 Mar 2008

A Beautifully repulsive film by cinematic visionary Peter Greenaway. See it if you can get a hold of it, but watch with a very, very open mind…

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By Joshua Kosman (7) for San Francisco Chronicle (7,630) on 07 Mar 2008

If there's anything disgusting or grotesque that The Cook, the Thief, His Wife, and Her Lover doesn't dabble in, I'm at a loss to figure out…

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By Melissa D (386) on 05 Mar 2008

Oh, I swoon just thinking about this film. Greenaway really outdoes himself; the man is a damned genius…

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By Liza F (5) on 29 Feb 2008

Revenge at its best! Peter Greenaway's direction is magnificent, love the effect of the changing colour as they pan along through each room…

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By Marcia S (11) on 28 Feb 2008

Funny, Sexy & gross all in one... although its been ages since Ive watched it it still sticks out to me as a brilliant movie…

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By Robert C (1,701) on 26 Feb 2008

One of the most perfect & beautiful films ever. Love it to bits. I charge more for black food…

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By Enrique P (16) on 24 Feb 2008

No me cansare de decir que esta pelicula es una obra maestra…

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By Ida K (456) on 22 Feb 2008

Whether you like it or not, this movie will leave you in awe. The movie is... well, unbelievably cruel but you just can't stop watching it…

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By Ninni S (46) on 18 Feb 2008

Denne filmen er vel det tettaste ein kjem om ein skal definera burlesk... Enormt bra spelt, god story og vedunderleg filma…

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By Renee J (31) on 16 Feb 2008

Dark, twisted and amusing as well as beautifully shot. This would have to be the one of the best revenge films ever made…

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By Darryl C (231) on 16 Feb 2008

This wasn't the greatest choice for a date movie. but it was and is one of the most visually stunning things I have ever seen…

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Review of The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover (1989)

By Drew L (143) on 15 Feb 2008

Just the most outlandishly indulgent film…

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Review of The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover (1989)

By Burton (70) on 11 Feb 2008

Food, sex or revolution? Whatever people think it is, that's what it's not. That is a type of movie where eccentricity feels like home…

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By Rosanne T (7) on 11 Feb 2008

5 stars all the way. One of my fav movies ever…

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Review of The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover (1989)

By Chris D (2,215) on 08 Feb 2008

Simply brilliant, though not for everyone. Beautiful cinematography and sets, interesting use of color, wonderful performances…

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