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Alexander B Very boring for today's audiences and it's so boring it feels longer then it is. Considering the director wanted the film to be hours longer that pretty bad. The acting is really good for the time and so was the story but aside from that it's a pass for me. Rated 2/5 Stars •  Rated 2 out of 5 stars 02/09/23 Full Review William L There is a great film here struggling to be seen through the massive edits to the final cut, a commentary on the artificial vs. the sincere, the role of perception and deceit, willful ignorance and what people want to believe compared to what is true, but it can't be found in this version. What can be found is a marvel of a set budget that was clearly put to good use in the creation of some magnificently grand vistas that really can convince you that you're looking at Monte Carlo in the '20s. However, this strength is still viable because it can be enjoyed itermittently, independent of the severe pacing issues, missing context, and unusual structure. Not as overtly compelling as the recreation of von Stroheim's own Greed, which even with a number of included stills is at least a complete narrative, and additionally lacking the more surface-level engagement of that film - Karamzin himself is rather unbelievable as a character, spoken up as a charming womanizer, but lacking in tact and finesse in virtually all of his actions, featuring none of the promised suave nature. Technically impressive, but insubstantial in its preserved form. (3/5) Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/16/21 Full Review HHACF - O enredo gira em torno de uma família de vigaristas, Conde Karamzin e suas primas Olga e Vera Petchnikoff, que atuam no principado de Mônaco dando pequenos golpes. Quando Helen Hughes e seu marido, plenipotenciário norte-americano, chegam ao principado, a jovem esposa do diplomata vira o alvo do Conde Karamzin. O enredo do filme é bem construído. Personagens secundários - como o falsificador de notas Cesare Ventucci e a empregada apaixonada pelo Conde Karamzin, Marushcka - tem função essencial na trama. O filme desenvolve-se de uma maneira consistente, com todas as cenas contribuindo para a construção da narrativa. As atuações são seguras, e o desfecho muito bem pensado. Em suma, o roteiro e a condução do longa metragem são convincentes, prendendo a atenção do início ao fim. Os cenários e o figurino são muitos elaborados, sendo outro ponto alto do filme. Tendo sido gravado no começo da década de 1920, é natural que seu ritmo seja mais lento, o que pode incomodar uma audiência mais moderna. Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 07/29/20 Full Review s r 1001 movies to see before you die. A unusual story to say the least, maybe a good candidate for a remake? The boat scene was memorable and the old scenes of Monte Carlo are a good time piece. Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Audience Member When a con artist playboy leads too many woman on, he's bound to have a mishap or two. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 11/27/17 Full Review Audience Member Slow paced, overly long, and joyless, I admire its effort but most of the time there's nothing interesting about Foolish Wives. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/22/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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