How could a movie that's nearly 13 hours long ever be considered good? Nevertheless a 100%

Out 1 is comprised of the experimental drama exercises of two separate acting ensembles, repressed distrust, complex conspiracies, the essence of 1970s Paris, unexpected violence, and extraordinary, mysteriously poignant distortion of narrative and runtime.

Two mornings, and a little obsession!

A very strange film that couldn't be possibly replicated by anyone else

Out 1 has attained an aura of mystery not dissimilar to that which surrounds the Thirteen group in the film. This is largely due to the film's scarcity and duration. The new dvd release will hopefully bring it to a wider audience although the length might still scare the squeamish off. The film is largely improvised by the actors themselves and as much of the film centres around the rehearsals of two competing theatre companies the themes of artistic/political endeavor, stasis and failure are written large but feel fluid. To think this was released in 1970 is apt not just for the instant reflection on the mood of post 1968 Paris but also the form captures that era especially well due to this improvised nature. The world of theatre, secret organisations and intrigue give Out 1 a magical quality that is extremely appealing and I would recommend it highly.

At twelve plus hours (but neatly chunked into 8 episodes), Rivette's sideways glance (or hours-long stare) at a potential conspiracy of Thirteen French actors, lawyers, businesspeople, gadflies, etc. is at times maddeningly obscure, slow and soporific, intriguing/perplexing, mysterious, humorous, pictorially drab, pictorially beautiful, and totally of its time (1970). Only by the 4th or 5th hour does anything seem to congeal and it takes longer for some characters to become familiar. As you might guess, not everything is resolved by episode eight. I would watch more...

The great post-'68 film. Out 1: Noli me tangere is, I think, much better than the long version.

The Second-Greatest Film Ever Made

It can be a chore. It's funnier than you'd expect (though not as funny as Celine and Julie) and for some reason I had no fucking idea it would be in color. Here's my full review, which is great and I think a welcome corrective to flood of uncritical critical hosannas that showed up after this thing finally was shown again: http://www.thefaceknife.org/?p=100

Yes, it will change your life.

nearly thirteen hours, eight episodes involving dozens of speaking roles and what seems like most of Paris' acting union, Rivettes's 'Out 1' screened only three times in the U.S. is the culmination of the french new wave. thanks to the Hammer Museum, it was a two day trip and a longer 'Celine and Julie Go Boating.'

This movie is 13 hours, not 6, and it is worth every last second.

No, it won't change your life, but it is brilliant in its meandering way, with Rivette proving once and for all that it's the digressions that make a story great, not the actual plot. A synopsis would make it sound like L'Amour Fou with some thriller elements grafted on, but it's really more of a narrative essay about life under the twin shadows of French history and French cinema. And it has really great acting, especially from Leaud (who I normally don't even like). Just don't think of it as an "event"-approach it like any other work of art, and accept it as such. But be prepared for the half-hour long improvisational scenes...

One of the most enthralling movie experiences of my life. Extremely difficult, but equally if not more rewarding. Running time of 12 hours not 6 hrs 36 min. This is the greatest accomplishment of the New Wave, and the final episode provides what I believe is possibly one of the most perfect one and a half hours in cinematic history.

Rating it seems a bit beside the point, given that it runs almost 12 hours. The longueurs of the film (and there were plenty) are just swallowed up by the narrative. Fascinating as much as frustrating.

This film was more like a life experience than a simple narrative film. Sure, it has something of an illusory narrative to it, but the film is more about the adventure of creating, experiencing, or interpreting art in limitless ways. I've hardly scratched the surface of this film. There's a lot to digest. Dig in. You'll find it simultaneously banal and thrilling, pointless and profound, hilarious and grave.