Viridiana

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Alec B While Buñuel's intent is to tear down the hypocrisies of piety, he actually allows his central character to have a real transformation rather than simply attack her beliefs, which makes the satire all the more effective. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/10/23 Full Review dave s Luis Bunuel's Viridiana is a story told in two parts. Viridiana (Silvia Pinal), a young nun, reluctantly visits her estranged uncle, only to find that he considers her a replacement for his long-dead wife. After his suicide, she reevaluates her life and dedicates her time to helping the downtrodden, inviting a group of the poor to share her living space in the uncle's mansion. While Bunuel's trademark surrealism is missing, it still hits the mark in other ways. Subversive? Probably. Blasphemous? Yeah, depending on your perspective. But, most importantly, it is fantastic, one of Bunuel's most accessible and impactful films, thanks mostly to Bunuel's scathing script and creative direction (pans suddenly turn into tracking shots, etc.), some beautiful cinematography and lighting, and a great performance from Pinal. It's hard to find fault with Viridiana – it is that good. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/30/23 Full Review Audience Member It starts as a good movie, and this cynical vision of innocence and trust is really well put, but at one point you start to realize things, like how the story never gets engaging, how you never formed a bond or cared too much about any character (not even the protagonist), how you never see characters grow or develop relationships with each other, and the worst of all, how in the end, as much as it is a comedy, you barely laughed once or twice. Rated 2/5 Stars •  Rated 2 out of 5 stars 02/02/23 Full Review Audience Member Liked this one. Creepy uncle spiking his niece's drink and sexually assaulting her, then some homeless people wrecking a house before trying to rape her and then the happy ending as part of a polyamorous triumvirate. It's a hoot. Actually very risky and cutting edge film making. Great plot, well acted. Worthy of its reputation. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/28/23 Full Review William L If you're going out, don't forget your crucifix-knife! A scathing critique of human nature and the pretensions associated with organized religion, Buñuel was clearly out for blood with Viridiana, aiming to antagonize a social establishment in historically Catholic Spain. In the film, there are no heroes and no true idealists, only the practical acting on their own very objective desires, often using whatever means are at their disposal. Very bleak in its assessment of humanity and the role of virtue and generosity; considered vital to the maintenance of righteousness in the Christian faith, the director here presents them as wholly impractical, and often a facade for more base ambitions. In an increasingly secular world, it's easy to see Viridiana maintaining its status as one of the most substantial masterpieces of both Spanish film and of Buñuel. (4.5/5) Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 12/26/20 Full Review Audience Member gonna blow your brain Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/21/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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