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Summary: Best psychological horror film ever, hands down
Review: Where do I start? Maybe I'll just keep it short and sweet. If you like classic horror, you will not be disappointed. This film delivers, in spades. It posesses the very essence of subtle--yet extremely effective--psychological suspense, building slowly to a horrifying climax that is terrifying precisely because of what you DON'T see on the screen. The acting is superb, the script is tight, and Polanski's direction is flawless.
If you are used to seeing horror films with gore, nudity, explosions, a stupid-looking monster, and high body counts, then you will probably think this movie is boring. That makes you an imbecile. Why are you even reading this review? You should be picking your zits and renting some cheesy teen "horror" crap starring Jennifer Love Hewitt. But if you are trying to turn over a new leaf and experience terror in a whole new way, "Rosemary's Baby" will knock your socks off.
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Summary: Satan and witchcraft mumbo jumbo.
Review: 'Rosemary's Baby' may have been controversial when it first came out during the sixties, when the youth were rebelling against establishment, but now the movie looks stupid and tame. It is probabaly Polanski's weakest film from his prime era. Remember the terrible song by the Rolling Stones 'Sympathy for Devil'? Yeah, that was popular too, but now that sounds stupid too.
It was all part of that era, now it is laughable.
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Summary: Psychological Horror at its best
Review: Rosemary and Guy Woodhouse move to a new apartment. Their neighbors are Roman and Minnie Castevet, an elderly couple. Although they are very friendly, there is something strange about them - the sounds that come from their apartment, the fact they remove all the pictures from their walls when the Woodhouses visit and other things like that. While Rosemary tries to keep a certain distance from them, Guy is very fond of the relationship to his new neighbors. When Rosemary finds out she's pregnant Minnie recommends her another gynocologist and mixes a herbal drink for her every day. The pregnancy, however, develops rather unpleasant: Rosemary keeps feeling pain in her stomach and she becomes thinner and when the pain doesn't stop after several months, she begins to believe that her neighbors, her gynocologist and even her husband conspired against her and want to harm the baby she's carrying. If you think a real horror film needs shock moments, vampires, werewolf, serial killers or at least blood - watch Rosemary's Baby and you'll change your mind.
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Summary: The Devil is in the detail
Review: Mr Evans hit the jackpot when he asked Mr Polanski if he would direct Mr Levin's novel. A 20th century master, Mr Polanski brings his touch to every aspect of the film so that the look of the elevator attendant(who turns out to be her helmsman in the dream sequence on the river Styx in hades perhaps?) or the tradesman, when the Woodhouses are inspecting their new apartment, or the unfinished note of the former 89 year old tenant which reads "I can no longer associate myself...." help to unsettle the viewer. Equally helpful is the striking physical vulnerability of Ms Farrow. Sound too is incredibly powerful - Mr Kosteda's music from the mysterious lullaby which opens and closes the film to the shattering discordant atonal trumpet which accompanies Ms Farrow's ascent in the elevator fleeing the Satanists is strikingly effective. Mr Polanski's ability to transform the loving older actor Ms Ruth Gordon into a character one is fearful of shows his skills most tellingly - such as her striking costumes, including a monstrous blue and white head scarf which in its ballooning size dominates the screen at one point. Where you see lots of colour and jolly talk in this film, be afraid. An unquestionable masterpiece with interesting interviews with Mr Polanski and set designer and producer in the support material.
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Summary: Rosemarys Boring
Review: This movie was not as good as it seems. When i first rented it, I thought it was going to be pretty good considering I like classic horror films. But to my belief, it was very boring. The begining was pretty interesting with the couple looking for an appartment to rent, and the dead body in the begining/middle. But after a while it was very bland. Especially the part where she gets pregnant. I actually laughed during one part where she was "floating on a bed in the middle of the ocean". I rated it one star only because of the connections the movie made at the end with all of its characters. There was only one exciting part where i was saying to myself, "finally" but then it ended very quickly. I thought her decision was ludacris at the end. Don't waist two hours like i did watching this film.
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Summary: 60's Horror Classic
Review: The horror genre used to be an art. Nowadays, horror films are formulaic and blood-and-guts violence-glorifying mania showcases. There iare always some teenagers vulnerable to death at the hands of zombies or some other monstrous beings or psychopaths. Horror films of classic category (from the 30's to the 70's) relied mostly on the psychological effects on the audience. Such horror films as Psycho, Night Of The Living Dead, The Omen series, The Shining and The Exorcist were not onlly visually frightening to look at but deeply disturbing on a mental level as well. Suspense and subtlety, combined with haunting moods in the score composed the meat of these classic horror films. By 1968, Roman Polanski's "Rosemary's Baby" based on the horror novel by Ira Levin, was treading some new ground in horror cinema. It was considered modern during its time. It's not suited to everyone's tastes. Conservative Christians will be greatly disgusted and opposed to the dominant theme in the movie- the Devil impregnates a mortal woman in order to win over God nor will it please some to hear the blasphemous idea of God being dead, as the scene in which Mia Farrow's character Rosemary Woodhouse glances at the headline of a Time magazine. The witches coven is as diabolical as it can get. A group of ordinary looking New York City residents living in an apartment hide a vicious secret beneath their friendly facade and genteel manners. At first, you don't know where the film is going. Ruth Gordon's character Minnie, who is in fact a witch, is overly concerned and caring for Rosemary during her pregnancy, which she and her husband's coven had arranged by drugging Rosemary. Moreover, by far the most wicked of the characters has to be Rosemarys own husband (played by Jon Cavazet), an ambitious actor who makes a pact with the witches to use his wife as a tool for the Devil to impregnate with his child, In return, he receives success, fame and fortune in his film career. It seems as if underneath the chilling horror, Roman Polanski is providing a social criticism. Money and fame, even if it's Hollywood-based, can be dehumanizing and corrupting. It is true for Rosemary's husband, who was apparently so self-centered he did not care he had used his wife for the greatest evil- the birth of the Anti-Christ or Devils son. For Polanski, whose films always have a tragic and dark cynicism, life was not too happy as proven through his off-career life. His wife Sharon Tate the actress was brutallly murdered by the crazed Marilyn Manson cult. He would express some of his emotion upon this matter in the 1971 film Macbeth from Shakespeare's play.
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Summary: Mia is absolutely Amazing & Adorable/Polanski's Masterpiece!
Review: This is my very favorite film of all time and have seen it too many times to count! I can't understand why anybody would think this film is not good! IT IS BRILLIANT!! Every single actor is wonderful & convincing! Ruth Gordon won an Oscar for her performance (Best Supporting Actress). I think Mia should have won for best actress. It should have won best film for 1968, as Roman Polanski deserved that! I have NEVER personally met anyone who didn't enjoy this movie. Mia Farrow is so adorable and sweet in the movie & real life. I loved every aspect of the film! The story, actors, director, crew, location, music, the spotless apartment & even Mia Farrow's Adorable wardrobe. Mia almost backed out of doing the film due to her split with Frank Sinatra.
Thank God she was talked out of it because it wouldn't have been the same without her. She was cast perfectly & her acting was very natural & convincing! It is the ultimate horror flick even without the blood, gore, & monsters. The details are impressive as well. A LOT went into this film & it should be appreciated. I have never written a review for anything, but felt I owe "Rosemary's Baby" a "thank you" for the MANY entertaining hours we have spent together! As well to encourage anyone who has not seen it to spend $5.00 & RENT IT TODAY! 99% are NOT disappointed & the 1% that is obviously has no creativity or imagination & certainly no respect for all the hard work & time that went into this classic film. I grew up in the 80's and love The Breakfast Club, St. Elmos Fire, Fast Times @ R.M High, etc. But NO film will ever replace the #1 spot on my list where Rosemary's baby will forever Remain. A very entertaining 2 hours & 15 minutes awaits you.
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Summary: Close to the top..
Review: It took me a while to find Rosemary's Baby but I can truthfully say that it was well worth the effort. I don't know how many other people notice this straight off, but old movies give of this dark spooky vibe that adds all the more to the suspense. Polanski's choice of actors is excellent and Mia portrays a somewhat estranged young woman who seems very innocent, yet deceiving with her tiny frame and reserved appearance. Rosemary and Guy Woodhouse move into a New York appartment, planning a happy life together, when not long after a girl who Rosemary meets commits suicide in the building.Rosemary has strange dreams and becomes alert of her neighbours behavious, aswell as Guy who becoms distant and remote. With a child on the way, who can she turn to?
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Summary: Mama
Review: The terrifying part of this movie for me was my expectations of being shocked. There was little if any gratuitous horror, making the suspense delicious and demanding my attention for the entire film. Surreal colors, and Mia Farrow was superb not only in her acting but the make-up and her appearance subtly and believeably changed. I love movies set in cities where I live, almost as much as seeing actors in early roles. Charles Grodin as the Doctor, along with the guy that played Dr. Zaius in the original Planet of the Apes and the other Duke brother from Trading Places. Great Film.
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Summary: "Hair Satan!" the Japanese said.
Review: Anybody who appreciates a good smart horror film which opts for psychological chills over gore, thunderstorm nights and things that jump out from the dark, will love this film. The film is based almost word for word on Ira Levins bestseller of the same name. The plot revolves around the newly wed Rosemary and Guy Woodhouse who have moved into a huge apartment in a building known as the Bramford in New York. Rosemary wants children and Guy, an actor, wants to further his career. Hutch, a friend of Rosemary, tells her that the Bramford is a "danger zone" because of previous murders, suicides and diabolical deeds that have gone on there in the past. Sure enough many of these atrocities slowly begin to unveil themselves much to the dismay of Rosemary. Guy sees these events as just a coincidence and the elderly occupants who live in the Bramford seem to be all too innocent to be involved in plotting murders or faking suicides. Eventually everything settles down and Rosemary gets pregnant during a nightmare that has her confused but she gradually calms down to prepare for her new born but not without the smothering attention of her neighbors who pop around twenty times a day to help her out. Rosemary casually begins to notice things in the Bramford or about its occupants in passing and slowly suspicion begins to develop in her mind that all may not be as it seems. There is a classic mystery lurking behind the more horrific avenues found in this great film as Rosemary slowly unravels the unknown which seems to have a diabolical nature. Doctors hint that her pregnancy may be causing undue stress and the viewer is left guessing right up until the last scene as to if there is a plot to sacrifice her baby or if she is going mad in some sort of prenatal depression? The ending is a total shock to the uninformed viewer! Mia Farrow IS Rosemary Woodhouse and Polanski has created a classic in the process. All done in 1968!!!!! Highly recommended original horror!
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