Carnal Knowledge

  • 1971


MOVIE IS gorgeous manipulative superficial interesting imaginative
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Positive Reviews 10
Negative reviews 5
Average Rating 3.4/5
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5.0
Im giving her to you, Jack Nicholson (who doesnt have her to give) tells Art Garfunkel (who doesnt know how to take her). Rogerebert
4.5
Im giving her to you, Jack Nicholson (who doesnt have her to give) tells Art Garfunkel (who doesnt know how to take her). Rogerebert
3.5
A pretentious and uneven provocative moralistic adult drama about coping with the sexual revolution among the middle class males. Sover
4.4
Deeply felt critique of middle class sexual politics, and one of the better films of formerly interesting director Mike Nichols. Tv Guide
3.0
Decades later, it stands as a testament of the mores of its time, as well as (arguably) Mike Nichols most interesting and mot fully realized picture. Emanuellevy
1.5
A rather superficial and limited probe of American male sexual hypocrisies. Variety
5.0
In addition to being the toughest comedy since Little Murders, and the most imaginative comedy since Catch 22, Carnal Knowledge represents a nearly id .. Ny Times
2.0
The brassy manipulative misogynist Jonathan cant commit himself to a warm intimate relationship, while the sensitive Sandy has issues over feeling ins .. Dennis Schwartz Reviews
1.5
The picture has its moments of chilling insight, though essentially it is one more quaint early 70s stab at an American art cinema that never material .. Chicago Reader
1.5
While one might applaud its intent, Carnal Knowledge succeeds only in being self righteous and dull. Film4
4.5
Carnal Knowledges central performances are all strong, but Nicholson and Garfunkel are worthy of special note. Net Flix
4.5
Nichols has broken thoroughly now with his stage beginnings, integrating camera and action easily, using space and silence with the fluency of a man a .. OutWeek
4.5
Ann Margret is gorgeous beyond belief, with a perfect body, beautifully sculpted face, and haunting eyes. Easy Reader News
4.5
It leans so heavily on its sensational subject matter that for many, if not most, the point will be lost. Cleveland Press
1.5
... an acerbic and, in many ways, dispiriting portrait of masculinity and male sexuality in the post World War II culture. Tcm



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