Bergman's early works, very old-fashioned

Reginald 2022-03-25 09:01:19

What is a master? The master is that even if I create a piece of flying, others will applaud. Although I didn't pay much attention to the shooting time of this film, it probably belongs to Bergman's early works. If I use Xiang as a metaphor for this work, it is very inappropriate, but the truth is still the same. At that time, Bergman should still belong to the primary stage of film creation. The plot was very vulgar and old-fashioned, without the indifference of Bergman in the later period, focusing on the style of inner contradictions, just like a painter learning to paint. It is not necessary to regard this film as a good film collection. I said that the movie is very vulgar and very novice, why? (No major spoilers, it doesn't matter if you haven't seen it) It's still the plot, such as the scene of burning the boat, it's completely unnecessary, it's better to delete it. Another example is the situation where the male protagonist went home later, which is even more vulgar. The whole movie is full of clichés. But there are also a few good things. For example, there is a scene in the movie where Monica waits in the grass after stealing something, which is very misleading, which is good. Let’s talk about photography. I’m completely uninitiated in this part, but I still have something to say. For example, in the following shot (the watermark is very annoying), men and women are lingering together but only give Monica a close-up. For example, in the early stage of the movie, there are two scenes of sailing the boat. The soundtracks of these two sections are obviously different, and the things you want to express are also different, which is a little interesting. In general, this film is very vulgar. If you want to see Bergman's style or have heard Bergman's name for a long time but haven't seen his movies, don't watch it, you will be disappointed. If you like to watch old-fashioned romance movies, you can watch it.

View more about Summer with Monika reviews

Extended Reading

Summer with Monika quotes

  • Monika Eriksson: I'm soaking wet, but I'll freeze if I take my coat off.

    Harry Lund: The sleeping bag's warm.

    Monika Eriksson: [takes her coat off] I don't want to wrinkle my skirt.

    [takes her skirt off]

    Monika Eriksson: Take off your pants so you don't ruin the creases. What nice long legs you have. Come here.

  • Försäljare hos Forsbergs: Finally decided to show up?

    Harry Lund: I didn't hear my alarm. Dad's sick, so I'm alone.

    Försäljare hos Forsbergs: Out with hussies, no doubt. That slut at the greengrocer's.

    Harry Lund: Mind your own business!