A Woman Under the Influence (1974)
88 %
Reviews Counted: 17 Fresh: 15 Rotten:2 Average Rating: 8/10
Runtime: 2 hrs 27 mins
Synopsis: John Cassavetes's A WOMAN UNDER THE INFLUENCE is an emotionally devastating drama that charts the mental disintegration of a California housewife. Mabel Longhetti (Gena Rowlands) has no emotional or creative outlets. Instead, she pours all her energy into her family, spending her days... [More]
Genre: Dramas
Starring: Gena Rowlands, Peter Falk, Matthew Cassel, Matthew Laborteaux, Christina Grisanti
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John Cassavetes was one of those rare artists of whom it could be said that his flaws were his strengths, and his strengths were his flaws...Consequently, the film has to rank somewhere between the two in the Cassavetes canon, and I'd opt for putting it c
03/12/07
A insightful essay on sexual politics: Rowlands is terrific as a housewife who crosses the line into sanity. With a light feminist touch, she is perceived as a victim of repressive patriarchal order.
12/21/06
An insightful essay on sexual politics. As Rowlands delicately crosses the line of sanity, it becomes apparent that imposed social roles are the cause.
08/30/06
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01/26/06
The most frightening scenes are extremely compelling, and this is a thoughtful film that does prompt serious discussion.
05/09/05
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05/24/03
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08/09/02
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The knee-jerk, or neckless cinematography (in other words, it's all over the place) is horrendous, unprofessional and junkie. A mess. And the two-a-half-hour running time is no less ludicrous and a feat on its own.
02/13/01
John Cassavetes' pioneering independent film represents a hallmark of the indie scene, but at its heart is an excellent story told exceedingly badly.
01/01/00
A difficult film, but one that rewards the viewer willing to enter its darkened door and walk its cluttered and cacophonous rooms.
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