Smiles Of A Summer Night (1955)

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• Bob S

  
  Moliere with a little existential angst. Nice. Ingmar Bergman, 1918-2007 Trivia: Source for Sondheim's A Little Night Music

• Cassandra M

  
  Charming, light-hearted, delicate, and romantic are not the terms most people think to use when describing Bergman films, and yet "Smiles of a Summer Night" is all of these. This is one of the most sophisticated romantic movies ever filmed, and a pure delight. It is a clever… More
  Charming, light-hearted, delicate, and romantic are not the terms most people think to use when describing Bergman films, and yet "Smiles of a Summer Night" is all of these. This is one of the most sophisticated romantic movies ever filmed, and a pure delight. It is a clever and witty romance based on the classic elements of French farce. Simply wonderful.

• Cindy I

  
  This is a rare bird -- a comedy by Ingmar Bergman. It's a mild sex comedy of manners, with several members of the aristocracy having affairs with some of the others, and backstabbing still more of them. They are all then invited to a country house for the weekend to hash things… More
  This is a rare bird -- a comedy by Ingmar Bergman. It's a mild sex comedy of manners, with several members of the aristocracy having affairs with some of the others, and backstabbing still more of them. They are all then invited to a country house for the weekend to hash things out. Funny writing and good performances made this enjoyable to watch.

• Chris B

  
  Another outstanding Bergman film, one that is a departure of most his traits but still retains a few jabs at religion and his mastery of the craft. Amazing cinematography and beautifully filmed in striking black and white, the film is a wonderful atmosphere to be immersed in for the… More
  Another outstanding Bergman film, one that is a departure of most his traits but still retains a few jabs at religion and his mastery of the craft. Amazing cinematography and beautifully filmed in striking black and white, the film is a wonderful atmosphere to be immersed in for the 109 minute runtime. Teeming to the brim with sexual energy and tension the film sucks you in and you are so focused on the multiple characters and their various relationships you are constantly following each and every word. Before you know things get very serious from the earlier more lighthearted pieces of the film and makes this work not only as a great comedy but a great classic drama piece at the same time. Highly Highly Recommended! If you are more conservative and most Bergman films turn you off, this is a great one to enjoy given a mature audience.

• Doctor S

  
  What a treat when a world-famous film lives up to its reputation. Similar to the shenanigans of Jean Renoir's 'Rules of the Game,' except where that film relied heavily on improvised frivolity, Bergman here crafted a far superior smart comedy with enough interpersonal… More
  What a treat when a world-famous film lives up to its reputation. Similar to the shenanigans of Jean Renoir's 'Rules of the Game,' except where that film relied heavily on improvised frivolity, Bergman here crafted a far superior smart comedy with enough interpersonal complications that each sideways glance reveals the characters' inner thoughts. While there are a few of Bergman's dry, isolating philosophical speeches, most are character-fitted niftily into the script. It takes a steely resolve for me to choose to watch Bergman - this one waited four years on my shelf - so I'm very pleased when the results are this rewarding.

• Emily B

  
  Bergman does comedy! Lighter in tone compared to most of his other films, but as always brilliant. Witty script and great performances.

• Tom S

  
  It was okay for a change of pace, but I'm glad Bergman stuck to the serious stuff.

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