Review of A Dangerous Method (2011) by J.b. R — 10 Jan 2013
Another excellent exploration of human sexuality from Cronenberg, this time in the form of a historical period drama. Rather than falling into genre convention, the film is pure Cronenberg, it feels claustrophobic and sterile.
In Freud and Jung, he presents two very different perceptions of the psyche and the scenes between the two men are riveting. Knightley does a good job but isn't quite up to par along side of Fassbender, Mortensen and Cassel.
Overall the film is a bit reserved for Cronenberg but succeeds in providing a unique take on a very important historical relationship. Excellent score and photography by longtime collaborators Howard Shore and Peter Suschitsky respectively.
This review of A Dangerous Method (2011) was written by J.b. R on 10 January 2013.
A Dangerous Method has generally received positive reviews.
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