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Sympathy for the Devil (One Plus One) (1968)

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Jean-Luc Godard's Sympathy for the Devil, also known as One Plus One, uses both documentary and staged sequences, alternating between an inside look at a rock band's recording process and reflections on contemporary politics and aesthetics. One half of the film focuses on the Rolling Stones, as they rehearse and ultimately record the song that would become "Sympathy for the Devil." By presenting repeated takes of the entire composition, the film allows the viewer to witness the progressive

Unrated, 1 hr. 50 min.

Documentary, Television, Musical & Performing Arts, Special Interest

Directed By: Jean-Luc Godard

Written By: Jean-Luc Godard

In Theaters: Jan 1, 1968 Wide

On DVD: Oct 21, 2003

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Not only does the use of the song impose a sense of emotional fulfillment upon a conclusion that does not ask for it, but also the use of the song's title for the movie suggests a meaning that is less interesting.

May 9, 2005 Full Review Source: New York Times

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Roger Greenspun

New York Times

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The politics are as muddled as the art is (deliberately?) amateurish.

August 29, 2006 Full Review Source: TV Guide's Movie Guide

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TV Guide's Movie Guide

This was directed by Jean-Luc Godard, so can you really expect another "Live at the Max"?

January 4, 2003 Full Review | Comment

Kevin N. Laforest

Montreal Film Journal

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Godard intercuts the Stones sessions with endless scenes of revolutionaries in the streets. He aims for political context, but he mainly proves that it was the Sixties and nobody had invented the fast-forward button yet.

March 1, 2009

Robert Fearon

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The director's cut of this is called "One Plus One", which is exactly what it is, footage of the Rolling Stones recording plus footage of Godard's take on 1960's politics. If you are not interested in The Rolling Stones or are an avid Godard fan then I doubt this will be for you. Watching The Stones recording Sympathy

April 6, 2008