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Ecstasy (Ekstase) (Rhapsody of Love) (Symphony of Love)

Ecstasy (Ekstase) (Rhapsody of Love) (Symphony of Love) (1940)

  • 67% of critics liked it
    (9 reviews)

  • 49% of users liked it
    (835 ratings)

Except for the title, Ecstacy bears little resemblance, in plot or in quality, to the erotic Czech classic of 1933. Tiffany Bolling, who once upon a time played such respectable roles as Regina Hubbard in Another Part of the Forest, takes the money and runs in yet another heavy-breather. This time… More

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Genres
Drama, Romance, Art House & International, Classics
In Theaters
Jan 20, 1933 Wide
MGM Home Entertainment

Critic Reviews

  • Bosley Crowther, New York Times

    The symbolism with which Director Gustav Machaty attempts to point up the theme of romantic frustration and ultimate fulfillment rather heightens the confusion on the whole, though there are a few isolated instances when it is strikingly effective.

  • Jonathan Rosenbaum, Chicago Reader

    It still has its charms, both cinematic and sensual.

  • Dave Kehr, Chicago Reader

    Unfortunately, the film has aged badly, and today is mainly a curiosity piece.

  • Mick LaSalle, San Francisco Chronicle

    The movie was made by the Czech Gustav Machaty, who had a particular affinity for erotic subjects told from a woman's standpoint.

  • Steve Crum, Video-Reviewmaster.com

    Much heralded erotic film (for its time) that made a sexy star of Hedy Lamarr.

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Featured Audience Ratings

  • AJ V


    This is one of those early talkies that didn't take advantage of the fact that they could now have the characters engage in interesting, lengthy, and character building conversations. This movie could have been a lot better than it was if it had taken the chance of writing great… More

  • Randy T


    Scandalous for it's time, <i>Ecstasy</i> is somewhat of a 'bridge' film. It ties together the silent film era with that of talkies, and it links pre-code cinema with imposed censorship. Though it has scoring and sound there is very little dialog.… More

  • Cindy I


    Only worth watching to see a very young Hedy Lamarr swimming and running through the forest nude. Otherwise pretty dull.

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