The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari

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Audience Member A film that has had a great impact over the years in great part because of it being one of the movies that was actually preserved and could be seeen, it influenced Noir Film, psychological thrillers and horror for year and will continue to do. Also many people say it's themes come from Post War sensibilities. Hard to say. Don't believe people who say this was the first horror movie, it was not. Rating highly because of it's impact. Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 02/27/23 Full Review Audience Member Really beautiful to watch! The story drags a little but that’s probably just due to being from a different era. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 10/06/19 Full Review Audience Member How much more perfect can a remake of a silent classic get? They digitized the original negative to use the original sets and managed to capture the original silent masterpiece but with sound! Of course they follow the original as closely as possible, the addition of sound makes it different enough that nothing more is needed; if you want a different take on the source material, please watch the 1962 version with Glynis Johns. Manages to be as much a curiosity as the original, and sits comfortably in its shadow. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/20/23 Full Review Audience Member The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari is an interesting, though unexceptional film. The faults other viewers have noted are there, though I am more forgiving and consider that the acting, for instance, can work as part of the odd vibe of the film. The sets are very interesting to look at. The only serious flaw was the sound, which was quite poor. Viewed as a sideshow (and not a main attraction), the Cabinet of Dr. Caligari is fine. Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/15/23 Full Review Audience Member I appreciate the far reaching effort, innovation, homage, and a dazzling concept. It comes across as earnest, and yet its a silly and soulless caricature. It sadly does not capture the intrigue or the creepiness of the original silent film that ran in German theatres for seven straight years after its release. Rated 2.5/5 Stars •  Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 01/12/23 Full Review Audience Member I love the original (favorite movie of all time) for the most part I love what the dialogue adds. I just don't like the effect with the fake Caesare. It just could have been a dummy like the original. Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 02/22/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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