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Christian Dior really ought to be considered one of the stars of Indiscreet, director Stanley Donen's consummately glamourous, altogether grown-up love story. The magnificent 1950s "New Look" gowns Dior designed for Ingrid Bergman, herself at the peak of sophistication and loveliness, are a high point of the film's chic, cosmopolitan mise en scène. Bergman plays Anne Kalman, a celebrated actress who's "the envy of everyone who knows her," yet is bored and lonely. Then she meets suave diplomat Philip Adams (Cary Grant), her match in every way: looks, charm, elegance--the works. The electricity is palpable between them and neither makes any attempt to hide that fact. When Anne learns that Philip is an expert on international finance, she's bold enough to crack: "I'm crazy about hard currency."
It's the very maturity of the romance between Anne and Philip that makes this movie so exhilarating, so romantic, and so affecting. When people fall in love at "a certain age" it's much more poignant; much more is at stake. (The film has a truly surprising plot twist, which throws everything into chaos.) The two "sadder but wiser" stars Bergman and Grant had certainly seen their share of love and heartbreak by this time in their lives, and it shows. (Grant was on the third of his five marriages; Bergman's career had already survived the scandal of her adulterous affair with Roberto Rossellini.) It's fascinating to watch them both, knowing what we know of their personal lives: to see Bergman's Anne throw caution to the wind to commit an "indiscretion" with a married man; to observe Grant/Philip's distinct ambivalence about the institution of marriage. It's a case of picture-perfect casting. --Laura Mirsky
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Wealthy American Philip (Cary Grant) and famous actress Anne (Ingrid Bergman) meet just as Anne insists that all the best men have already been taken. Though Philip is taken, Anne can't resist their instant attraction and electricity. But the rather big, and unexpected, secret Philip hides from his new love threatens to spoil everything. When they teamed up again in Indiscreet--more than a decade after their romance in Hitchcock's Notorious--Grant and Bergman were no longer shiny-bright young stars. (Grant had been in films for 30 years and a screen idol for 20, while Bergman had made her name in Casablanca 15 years earlier.) But Grant's salt-and-pepper hair and Bergman's knowing eyes give their turbulent relationship the weight, subtlety, and wisdom a younger couple couldn't provide. Aided by director Stanley Donen's stylish direction and knowledge of what raises a mundane romance to the level of classic, Bergman and Grant make Indiscreet an intelligent, and enjoyable, tale about the bumpy road of love.
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21 of 21 people found the following review helpful
Format:VHS Tape
A perfect mixture of Grant magic with humour, action (see him do the Eightsome Reel!), storyline, romance and superb casting of minor roles all of whom contribute to the overall success of this film. The Grant/Bergmann combination is a winner again and the scenic background and musical score memorable. The end may be a bit wobbly but nevertheless Cary Grant carries it off with his customary style and understated wit and timing. This is an essential ingredient for everyone's Cary Grant Library.
12 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
"Indiscreet" is one of those cute, frothy romantic comedies that wouldn't be remembered if it didn't star great actors. In this case, it's Cary Grant and Ingrid Bergman, who get to flirt, smile and lie through their teeth, and bring an average script to life as they do so.
Anna Kalman (Ingrid Bergman) is a wealthy, accomplished actress in London, but she's just about ready to give up on finding Mr. Right. But then her brother-in-law brings sexy, handsome diplomat Philip Addams into her apartment, and Anna is smitten. She accompanies him out on the town, and finds that he is as attracted to her as she is to him.
There's only one problem: He's married, and his wife won't agree to a divorce. But Anna decides to get involved anyway, and she and Philip embark on a quiet affair, which is deeper and more loving than any of her prior relationships. But then Anna finds out that Philip lied -- he isn't married after all. Unsurprisingly she's furious, and hell hath no fury like a woman sort-of-scorned...
Yeah, it's a frothy, thin sort of plot, and you can predict the ending as soon as Philip says he's married. But anyone who enjoys light, sweet romance is going to enjoy this movie just for the sight of Grant and Bergman playing off each other. That is the best part of the movie, and without those two, it would have just another lightweight Hollywood confection.
The script and direction are solid enough, with lots of low-key humor. It's more likely to produce chuckles than belly laughs, with scenes like Bergman encountering Grant for the first time... wearing a bathrobe and facer cream. And it's paired with a sweet script that is just quirky enough. "How dare he make love to me and not be a married man!" Bergman wails when she finds out the truth.
In fact, this is one of the few movies that shows us how funny Bergman could be; usually she got put in heavy dramas and thrillers. She's world-weary but naive, sweet and a bit fiery. And Grant does his trademarked performance -- dapper, wise and a little tricky. Together they have some wonderful chemistry.
"Indiscreet" is a movie made for low-key romance, some gentle humor, and a pair of actors who were at the height of their powers. Indiscreet, but lovely.
Anna Kalman (Ingrid Bergman) is a wealthy, accomplished actress in London, but she's just about ready to give up on finding Mr. Right. But then her brother-in-law brings sexy, handsome diplomat Philip Addams into her apartment, and Anna is smitten. She accompanies him out on the town, and finds that he is as attracted to her as she is to him.
There's only one problem: He's married, and his wife won't agree to a divorce. But Anna decides to get involved anyway, and she and Philip embark on a quiet affair, which is deeper and more loving than any of her prior relationships. But then Anna finds out that Philip lied -- he isn't married after all. Unsurprisingly she's furious, and hell hath no fury like a woman sort-of-scorned...
Yeah, it's a frothy, thin sort of plot, and you can predict the ending as soon as Philip says he's married. But anyone who enjoys light, sweet romance is going to enjoy this movie just for the sight of Grant and Bergman playing off each other. That is the best part of the movie, and without those two, it would have just another lightweight Hollywood confection.
The script and direction are solid enough, with lots of low-key humor. It's more likely to produce chuckles than belly laughs, with scenes like Bergman encountering Grant for the first time... wearing a bathrobe and facer cream. And it's paired with a sweet script that is just quirky enough. "How dare he make love to me and not be a married man!" Bergman wails when she finds out the truth.
In fact, this is one of the few movies that shows us how funny Bergman could be; usually she got put in heavy dramas and thrillers. She's world-weary but naive, sweet and a bit fiery. And Grant does his trademarked performance -- dapper, wise and a little tricky. Together they have some wonderful chemistry.
"Indiscreet" is a movie made for low-key romance, some gentle humor, and a pair of actors who were at the height of their powers. Indiscreet, but lovely.
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
One of my all-time favourite movies, with two great, great stars and a delightful plot with a twist still able to surprise those who watch the film for the first time. They really don't make them like this anymore!
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Great film - but why did they do it?
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Published 21 months ago by Philoctetes
Indiscreet [DVD] [1958]
An excellent video. Ingrid Bergman at her best. And it was delivered by Amazon in unbelievably short time from Europe to Australia. Jolly good show!
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DVD of 'Indiscreet' arrived promptly and in time for it to be given as part of a Birthday Gift. Excellent customer service
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i'm the kind of person that loves romantic comedies where you see your own relationship or personality shining through...this film is v sentimental for me. Read more
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