Bluebeard (1972) Reviews

Bluebeard (1972)
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Bluebeard is the retelling of the now familiar story of a wealthy aristocrat who marries and murders and marries again. Baron Von Sepper (Richard Burton), the BlueBeard of the story, meets and marries Anne (Joey Heatherton) who becomes suspicious of Von Sepper when she finds evidence of his murders shortly after their wedding. Van Sepper then, in graphic detail, tells Anne the stories of his former wives' lives and deaths. The movie, directed with ham-handed archness by Edward Dmytryk, attempts to tell the story as a black comedy. Despite an array of beautiful women, including (Virna Lisi), (Nathalie Delon) and (Raquel Welch), nothing can distract from the abysmal performances of Burton and Heatherton. The film has some nice costumes and is beautifully photographed by cinematographer Gabor Pogany, but all the humor is unintentional and the actors, particularly Richard Burton all seem to wish they were elsewhere. ~ Linda Rasmussen, Rovi

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Starring:
Richard Burton, Raquel Welch, (more)
Director(s):
Edward Dmytryk, Luciano Sacripanti, (more)
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R
Format(s):
DVD
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Neena G.

I just 10 when I saw this movie, the things adults don't think we remember. That movie is something else, someone needs to do a remake up to date version. It would be Great, Johnny Depp might do a good job. This movie is Freaky... in every sense of the word. Not For Children!!!

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Joshua M.

A perfect choice if you're looking for something to watch on a rainy Sunday afternoon when you're not feeling especially productive and don't want to think too much. The acting swings wildly between over-the-top and sleep-walking but, still, the film has some good moments. I agree with the other reviewer who stated the film should be re-made today. It's a classic fairy tale with many possibilities for interpretation. Although this production is flawed in just about every aspect in which a film can be, it's still worth a look - if only for nostalgia purposes (if one is of a certain age) to remember all the rage over Joey Heatherton back in the `70's. The various ways Bluebeard `takes care of' his wives is enough to make the film worth seeing.

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Lisa M.

This movie made me laugh terrible acting, a WAY TOO RED bedroom, 1960s hairdos, makeup and clothes when I believe it was set in the 1920s to 1945. Richard Burtons huge eyes, his maid Martha brushing the hair on a doll that was supposed to be a corpse, the freezer with obvious quilting batting to pose as frost and local townies dumber than a box of rocks. But the best was the Nazi theme with a mixed up Iron Cross theme. Although I think that the best was the exteriors of the castle – it looked very Los Angeles (perhaps the producer’s house) and then would cut into the interiors that were obviously a set – I am pretty sure that the blue hotel room and the Barons RED bedroom were the same, just painted different. LAME

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Marc L.

Not one of Burrton's best. The criminology of the actual case of the main character, Bluebeard is interesting and the film could have been good if it had stuck to telling just that accurately. Instead this looks like Hugh Hefner meets Roger Corman after a heavy night of drinking. Despite Joey Heatherton's almost nude scenes this is one film that leaves the viewer knowing even less about the subject matter that they did before seeing the film. The time periods/costuming/wardrobe was about as consistent as a career politicians voting record. My Grade: D- Marc L. Seattle, WA

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Don K.

I like 'B' movies. My impression is that you have to be older to appreciate who is in this movie. It was entertaining.

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Greg A.

This movie tries hard to be one of those campy horror movies that is funny. There are a few laughs, but not enough. If you're looking for that type of movie, try Motel Hell or Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2.

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Bryan Q.

This movie was a prime example that old movies should be allowed to gather dust. The acting was poor and there was many scenes where flagrant nudity was added in hopes to carry the plot to its dismal conclusion. I definately would suggest to avoid this one.

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Bill C.

I too remember this from a teenager. Wow, did movies really suck in the 70's. An odd storyline with some way, way over-the-top acting by all involved. Richard Burton is laughable trying to act the sophisticate. Rent this for a good laugh, not for a story.

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    Neena G.

    I just 10 when I saw this movie, the things adults don't think we remember. That movie is something else, someone needs to do a remake up to date version. It would be Great, Johnny Depp might do a good job. This movie is Freaky... in every sense of the word. Not For Children!!!

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    Joshua M.

    A perfect choice if you're looking for something to watch on a rainy Sunday afternoon when you're not feeling especially productive and don't want to think too much. The acting swings wildly between over-the-top and sleep-walking but, still, the film has some good moments. I agree with the other reviewer who stated the film should be re-made today. It's a classic fairy tale with many possibilities for interpretation. Although this production is flawed in just about every aspect in which a film can be, it's still worth a look - if only for nostalgia purposes (if one is of a certain age) to remember all the rage over Joey Heatherton back in the `70's. The various ways Bluebeard `takes care of' his wives is enough to make the film worth seeing.

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    Lisa M.

    This movie made me laugh terrible acting, a WAY TOO RED bedroom, 1960s hairdos, makeup and clothes when I believe it was set in the 1920s to 1945. Richard Burtons huge eyes, his maid Martha brushing the hair on a doll that was supposed to be a corpse, the freezer with obvious quilting batting to pose as frost and local townies dumber than a box of rocks. But the best was the Nazi theme with a mixed up Iron Cross theme. Although I think that the best was the exteriors of the castle – it looked very Los Angeles (perhaps the producer’s house) and then would cut into the interiors that were obviously a set – I am pretty sure that the blue hotel room and the Barons RED bedroom were the same, just painted different. LAME

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