The Servant

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Alec B The movie has been subjected to a lot of superficial readings that analyze the themes as a fairly straightforward criticism of English class dynamics. This is understandable but that misses a lot of other dynamics at play (the barely contained homoerotic undertones, the ways men and women try to control each other, an examination of the profound weirdness of the master/servant dynamic, etc.) and this is definitely a movie that should not be reduced to simplistic readings. Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 12/08/24 Full Review Davide l Reminiscent of Gaslight's early and valiant attempt at describing and highlighting particular oddities arising in the constrained human dynamics of living in boxes and depending on money for a living. Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 03/16/23 Full Review Shioka O Classy drama about UK class corruption. Beautifully filmed and meticulously directed. Great acting by British actors, particularly by Bogarde, showing he can do anything. It's slow and I half slept until the middle, but gripping after that twist revealing Barrett's desire. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/12/23 Full Review Audience Member this movie does not seem like it was made in the 60's. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/28/23 Full Review Audience Member Darkly, subversively, insubordinate, this is a film that challenges the orthodox as a servant preys on the mental fragilities of his employer in order to usurp him. No doubt regarded as sinisterly challenging in its day, it still has a lot to say. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/28/23 Full Review william d Well, that was different. I like different. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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