Smartorhypo Highly Overrated But Still Good

Claysaba Excellent, Without a doubt!!

ShangLuda Admirable film.

Bea Swanson This film is so real. It treats its characters with so much care and sensitivity.

DonAlberto After having ordered and watched 3 of the best Roman Polanski's movies in a row -Chinatown, The tenant, Rosemary's baby- I'm inclined towards putting Rosemary's baby at the same level of Chinatown. Of course they don't have anything to do with each other but the whiff of great cinema is as strong in one as it is in the other. Chinatown went down in the history of cinema as a landmark movie that meant a utter turn-around of the genre both in terms of themes the plot or sub-plots are shaped around and storytelling; however Rosemary's baby doesn't fall short in its attempt of telling a horror story in a new and original way. To define myself as a expert on Horror films would be nothing short of cockiness, an unnecessary amount of showing this review isn't worthy of having. So, don't worry dear reader, I'll be honest and declare that I'm treading on water when it comes to this genre. There is something I know, though. And that it's when a movie hits you, makes you want to feel what the characters feel and be the characters themselves so to better comprehend what they are going through. The story appears to be quite simple: a young couple moves in to an apartment only to be surrounded by peculiar neighbors and occurrences. When the wife becomes mysteriously pregnant, paranoia over the safety of her unborn child takes over her life.What makes this movies stands out is the way in which is told. Every little piece bit of mystery is carefully given away at the exact moment, which only adds to the viewer's sense of fear and tension. Here there's nothing of a hidden monster that somehow breaks free from his owners and develops a never ending human-driven appetite. That might be the scope of 70 or 80% of movies of the genre; not in this case. What would you rather see: horror/terror only hinted at or a close-up on a horror scene? My choice is clear and I hope yours is too. The tension is so well build up that at times seems as if Polanski was a musical composer conducting an orquestra of seasoned musicians. You, as a viewer, are never let down because the essential ups and downs in tension are masterly handled; never it feels too much to diggest, never it is too low to keep the scrypt from going forward. I guess the comparison is worth elaborating on: the cast is fantastic, namely Mia Farrow as Rosemary. Only she could convey such fragility and determination to keep going through until the very ending of the picture. One that reaps the benefits of having carefully planted across the films "seeds of horror" and of having been able to create a plot that's as luring and riveting as it is crammed with twists and turns. Let me sign off by formulating a question: Is a mother always a mother?

fjk1138-731-161881 Rosemary's Baby is easily one of the best horror movies ever made. There is no blood, gore, or modern violence. But it works on multiple psychological levels that modern horror movies can't seem to touch. Does Rosemary hallucinate? Does she confuse her dreams with reality? Do people want to hurt her baby? Superb acting all around, and all the actors steal the scenes in their own ways. People of strong Christian faith will probably find the last few minutes to be shocking, but what shocked me the most is what Rosemary decides at the very end.

LeonLouisRicci Hollywood would have None of that "Devil" Worship or "Heil Satan" Stuff in the Hays-Code Era. It was a Taboo. But by 1968 Attrition had set in and the Zeitgeist of the "New" Hollywood was Slowly Eroding the Previously "Forbidden" Restrictions of the "Watchdogs of Morality" Censorship Board and All "Hell" was Breaking Loose.Roman Polanski's First American Movie can be Credited for Starting the Wave of Occult Films that would become Full Blown with "The Exorcist" (1973) and "The Omen" (1976) and its Ilk.It was a Huge Hit with the Public and Critics. More of a Psychological Thriller with a Supernatural Theme than a Pure "Horror" Movie, the Tension and Creepy Atmosphere of the Characters and the Surroundings Unleashed a Relentlessly Suspenseful Picture Anchored by Mia Farrow's Endearing and Sympathetic Performance.The rest of the Cast, John Cassavetes, Ruth Gordon and others all made this a Believable Unbelievable Story of Modern Witchcraft in New York City. Its Captivating Milieu of a Woman Caught Between Liberation and Tradition both Socially and Spiritually.The Script, by Polanski, from a Best Seller by Ira Levin Teases with Taut Complications and Black Humor. There are Shades of Hitchcock and Val Lewton with Scenes of Hidden Meanings and Messages Lurking Everywhere.Overall, Moderns seem to have Trouble Considering this More than just a Bore, but its Slow Burn Sears the Senses and Captivates with its Considerable Suffering of Rosemary and the Forces of Evil around Her.In the End She is Stronger than She Seems and Motherly Love Notwithstanding stands Alone in Her Convictions and the Strength and Wherewithal it took to Survive the Ordeal was Considerable. Her Liberation has Crossed the Previous Boundaries of a World that may have the Answer to the Question..."Is God Dead".

chimera3 I forget exactly when I saw this movie but I will say this: I was a kid when I saw it, quite literally, maybe 9 or 10. My mom spoke very highly of this movie and actually sat down with me to watch it way back when. She told me a few things here and there while we were watching it but I wanted to see it for myself without absorbing the little hints that she was dropping to me. By the time the movie was done, I wanted to rewind it (yes, I watched it on video tape) and watch it again. It is definitely one of those movies that draws you in and never lets go. Ira Levin (may he rest in peace) knew what he was doing when he wrote the book to this. I highly recommend it to anyone, although it doesn't really matter what order you do it in, whether that's being watching it first and then reading it or reading it first and then watching it. Roman Polanski was a real master at terror and suspense back in the day, especially with this work of art. If you want an authentic horror classic that will beg you to watch it over and over again, pick this. You won't regret it.