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Movie Reviews (part 1) (50 movies items)

" The Ups: The chess game between Death and Max von Sydow and everything in-between. The discussions about faith, darkness, light, love and cruelty. The dark humor. The unforgettable ending. The actors. The great dark cinematography. The Downs: Isn't anything bad here I think. A true classic."

These Swedish films are worth watching (16 movies items)

"I think the title says it all really. If you´re going to watch Bergman this is one of his absolute best. "

Directors' Favorite Films (327 movies items)

"3 Directors: Gilliam, Allen, Ridley Scott"

100 Greatest Foreign Movies by Digitaldreamdoor (125 movies items)

"Country of Origin: Sweden"

“It's about death, so don't laugh...oops, too late. It's very dull. I can sort of see why people would enjoy it, but I personally find it vastly ove”

a classic but a little dated...

“Ingmar Bergman's The Seventh Seal is seen as not only a classic piece of cinema but also a landmark in film history. It's a thoughtful and meditative work that intelligently demands alot from it's audience. We join Antonius Block (Max Von Sydow) as he returns home to find his country in the grasp of The Plague. He's a Medieval Knight that is struggling with dispondancy; questioning his faith and the role of God in the aftermath of meeting Death personified. He asks Death for a chance to find meaning in his life before he gets taken. He makes a deal with Death by challenging him to a game of Chess and for as long as he keeps Death at bay through the game, Death spares him.

Despite an interesting idea, fine acting and poignant message, I think the film has dated to the point of dec” read more