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Alec B The movie is not really reactionary (if it were the father character wouldn't come off so badly) nor does it embrace Keaton's "liberated" lifestyle as something noble in and of itself. The mixed reviews clearly reflect a frustration with the screenplay's desire to explore the dangers of a totally free life while also not condemning the characters. As to the ending, I think it works and doesn't actually come off as unbelievable. It makes total sense that Berenger's character arrives in that moment (he's actually well set-up before that) and his lack of a previous connection with Keaton robs the movie of any overt moralizing in either direction. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 05/14/25 Full Review Tim R Great performance from Diane Keaton but a gut wrenching ending. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/29/25 Full Review CodyZamboni Z Wow, Stunning, Insightful, and tragic, Lots of truth to Keaton's character, Richard Gere plays such a jerk so well, Very shocking, disturbing ending. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 08/21/24 Full Review David H I was too young to watch this movie when it came out in 1977, so I've always been vaguely curious about it. It's very hard to find it nowadays, and I understand that that has something to do with the filmmaker not having received the appropriate permission to use the music or something dumb like that. The only place I could find it was on an old VHS cassette. (Apparently, it's never been released to DVD, and I don't think it's available anywhere on streaming.) In any case, it's an interesting period piece. It reminds me of the TV show All in the Family and lots of movies set in New York City in the 1970s such as Saturday Night Fever, Taxi Driver and The Godfather. I enjoyed the NYC street scenes. The characters were interesting. I wanted to strangle the Richard Gere character, which is a complement to his acting skills. I’ve never seen him play a role like that before. The family dynamics of the main character with her sister and father were very interesting. (The mother didn’t play much of a role in the plot unfortunately.) Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 05/13/24 Full Review nevskislake They don't make them like this anymore. This is a film about loneliness, desperation, the pitfalls of the sexual revolution, and a woman seeking validation through one-night stands. It is dark, it is funny, it is a work of art. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/17/23 Full Review dave s Based on the Judith Rossner novel, Richard Brooks' Looking for Mr Goodbar is the grim story of a young woman's sexual awakening. Theresa (Diane Keaton) has been raised in an oppressive environment by religious parents and clamors for experiences outside of their control, which ultimately leads her to a life of drugs, nightclubs, and promiscuous sex. The film is hindered by some odd storytelling decisions, including awkward flashbacks and an even stranger visualization of how Theresa sees her future, which diminish the impact of the story. The movie may have benefited by focusing less on some of the secondary characters, including Theresa's sister, and delving even more into the character of the protagonist, much like Scorsese did with Travis Bickle in Taxi Driver. Regardless, it is worth seeing for Keaton's powerhouse performance, proving that she is more than just Woody Allen's sidekick. Rated 2.5/5 Stars •  Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 03/30/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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