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Christian Dior really ought to be considered one of the stars of Indiscreet, director Stanley Donen's consummately glamorous, altogether grown-up love story. The magnificent 1950s "New Look" gowns Dior designed for Ingrid Bergman, herself at the peak of sophistication and loveliness, are a high point of the film's chic, cosmopolitan mise en scène. Bergman plays Anne Kalman, a celebrated actress who's "the envy of everyone who knows her," yet is bored and lonely. Then she meets suave diplomat Philip Adams (Cary Grant), her match in every way: looks, charm, elegance--the works. The electricity is palpable between them and neither makes any attempt to hide that fact. When Anne learns that Philip is an expert on international finance, she's bold enough to crack: "I'm crazy about hard currency."
It's the very maturity of the romance between Anne and Philip that makes this movie so exhilarating, so romantic, and so affecting. When people fall in love at "a certain age" it's much more poignant; much more is at stake. (The film has a truly surprising plot twist, which throws everything into chaos.) The two "sadder but wiser" stars Bergman and Grant had certainly seen their share of love and heartbreak by this time in their lives, and it shows. (Grant was on the third of his five marriages; Bergman's career had already survived the scandal of her adulterous affair with Roberto Rossellini.) It's fascinating to watch them both, knowing what we know of their personal lives: to see Bergman's Anne throw caution to the wind to commit an "indiscretion" with a married man; to observe Grant/Philip's distinct ambivalence about the institution of marriage. It's a case of picture-perfect casting. --Laura Mirsky
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In this reteaming of the stars of Alfred Hitchcock’s Notorious by producer and director Stanley Donen (Charade) - Romance is in the air when a dashing diplomat (Cary Grant) is introduced to a beautiful and famous actress (Ingrid Bergman). The fact that he’s married doesn’t stop the love-struck pair from falling into a passionate affair. But it turns out that the actress isn’t the only one with the talent for role-playing – her married lover is actually a single playboy with no intentions of settling down. When his secret is revealed, she decides to give her Romeo a taste of his own medicine. Two of the film’s best features are the terrific color photography by legendary cinematographer, Freddie Young (Doctor Zhivago) and the magnificent new look gowns by Christian Doir designed for Bergman. Norman Krasna adapted his own play “Kind Sir” for the big screen.
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Format:VHS Tape
This is a great film. Cary Grant and Ingrid Bergman really click and it's a shame they only made two films together. However, I can't recommend buying this particular VHS release of Indiscreet. Hello! - it's recorded in the EP (SLP) mode and also letterboxed and a lot of quality is lost - very blurry. Strange that the other films in the Cary Grant Collection released by Republic are recorded in standard SP, digitally remastered and all that. This one is strictly for the bargain bin at K-Mart.
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Format:DVD
When famous West End actress Anna (Ingrid Bergman) meets married diplomat Phillip (Cary Grant), sparks fly and the two begin a torrid love affair. Much later, Anna learns something about Phillip that puts their relationship in jeopardy.
Superstars Bergman and Grant have managed to make an epically silly and boring movie; in fact, if it weren't for the opulent Christian Dior ball gowns, I wouldn't like anything about it. Cary seems to be sleepwalking through his cliché mannerisms and speeches and appears to be doing an impersonation of himself. He never seems sincere and keeps his costar at an emotional distance. Ingrid seems phony and arrogant and just off-putting. She's supposed to be ultra-glamorous but just looks tired and plain to me. They have no romantic chemistry at all and not a single line of dialogue is believable. It's based on a play and filmed in a very artificial, stagy way.
I was amazed at how dull the movie was and actually dozed off in the middle. Because it's about a man who pretends to be married because he's afraid of commitment and a woman who wants to carry on with a married man, I didn't like or admire either of them. The voluminous gowns are vintage 50s and are the best part of the movie.
Superstars Bergman and Grant have managed to make an epically silly and boring movie; in fact, if it weren't for the opulent Christian Dior ball gowns, I wouldn't like anything about it. Cary seems to be sleepwalking through his cliché mannerisms and speeches and appears to be doing an impersonation of himself. He never seems sincere and keeps his costar at an emotional distance. Ingrid seems phony and arrogant and just off-putting. She's supposed to be ultra-glamorous but just looks tired and plain to me. They have no romantic chemistry at all and not a single line of dialogue is believable. It's based on a play and filmed in a very artificial, stagy way.
I was amazed at how dull the movie was and actually dozed off in the middle. Because it's about a man who pretends to be married because he's afraid of commitment and a woman who wants to carry on with a married man, I didn't like or admire either of them. The voluminous gowns are vintage 50s and are the best part of the movie.
Format:DVD
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4.0 out of 5 stars
They're so indiscreet
"Indiscreet" is one of those cute, frothy romantic comedies that wouldn't be remembered if it didn't star great actors. Read more
Published on Feb 23 2007 by E. A Solinas
3.0 out of 5 stars
A GREAT DUO STARS IN AN ELEGANT COMEDY.
Cary Grant and Ingrid Bergman are always delightful to see in a movie, because they were two of the greatest actors of their era. Read more
Published on Jun 30 2004 by Alejandro Cortes
2.0 out of 5 stars
Also disappointed by DVD quality
I was excited by this movie coming out on DVD because this is a wonderful movie but the quality of the DVD picture and sound was awful. Read more
Published on April 17 2003
1.0 out of 5 stars
disappointed by DVD quality
The movie is a must see for any Bergman/Grant fan. I received this DVD as a gift but was sorely disappointed at the quality of the film not the content. Read more
Published on Jan 4 2003 by Dawn Fleming
4.0 out of 5 stars
Indiscreet, I Love This Title.
Charming, gorgeous, elegantly paced film. Cary Grant was too hard to resist as I looked at the cover of this dvd, of Cary leaning up against Ingrid Bergman. Read more
Published on Dec 26 2002 by P. Hall
3.0 out of 5 stars
Yes, I'll Probably be Tarred and Feathered...
...for being the only reviewer NOT to love "Indiscreet". Every once and a while, this film manages to make it to the top of the bin at NYC's Channel 13/PBS, and then gets... Read more
Published on Aug 5 2002 by Linda McDonnell
4.0 out of 5 stars
A nice romantic comedy...
Although this is not one of my all-time favorites, it is still a funny and charming film. In many ways, it is not as good as many of Cary Grant's earlier screwball comedies... Read more
Published on July 14 2002 by ehakus
5.0 out of 5 stars
Old-fashioned charm!
Charm and wit in a romantic comedy like no one - truly - makes anymore. Great stars and beautiful images of a long gone London.
Published on April 5 2002 by Yoko
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great Romantic Comedie
Ingrid Bergman shines and Cary Grant is his usual handsome devilish self (think An Affair to Remember) in this romanitc comedy about a man who only pretends to be married to get... Read more
Published on Mar 9 2002 by S. Thompson
5.0 out of 5 stars
Indiscreet is Indescribable!
Indiscreet is one of my favorite Cary Grant movies of all time!
Ingrid Bergmand & Cary Grant are at their all time most charming selves in this light-hearted romantic... Read more
Ingrid Bergmand & Cary Grant are at their all time most charming selves in this light-hearted romantic... Read more
Published on Nov 1 2001 by Sandra Mitchell
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