Wild Strawberries
1957
Drama
1h 31m
After living a life marked by coldness, an aging professor is forced to confront the emptiness of his existence. (imdb)
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Wild Strawberries
1957
Drama
1h 31m
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Rated 30 Apr 2007
100
99th
A beautiful tale about life, love, childhood, relationships and most of all: dealing with death. Bergman was never so philosophic about these aspects and Bjornstrand delivers one of the ultimate performances in the history of film.
Rated 30 Apr 2007
Rated 14 Aug 2007
89
92nd
A beautiful and multi-faceted piece of work. I have a thing against dream sequences but here they work splendidly, revealing the state of Isak's subconscious without being too oblique and only occasionally being too obvious.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
Rated 14 Aug 2007
92
99th
Personal and haunting; Bergman really captures modern ethical malaise and despair better than anyone (Bjornstrand's speech in the rain is one of the most devastating scenes I've ever witnessed), but the film also includes pleasant breezes of nostalgia and warmth. A remarkable sophisticated feature for a relatively young (i.e. under 40) Bergman.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
Rated 24 Sep 2007
97
98th
This is a film everybody should see in their lifetime. Victor Sjostrom portrays such an amazing character, one that is a reflection of himself, and he does a fantastic job doing so. Bergman's trademark themes of the meaning of life and death are present in this, and are explored in a way only Bergman knows how. I truly believe that if the right person watches this movie, it can have the power to change someones life, and as cheesy as that sounds its true. Magnificent picture.
Rated 24 Sep 2007
Rated 24 Feb 2007
90
85th
Some truly fantastic scenes, such as the flashback at Borg's childhood house and the hearing/interrogation in Borg's dream. The cast is, of course, excellent. It's not quite one of my very favorite Bergmans though.
Rated 24 Feb 2007
Rated 21 May 2007
100
99th
Absolutely amazing film that is probably my favorite of all time. There are so many emotions conveyed in this film and one of the few that makes you rethink the way you are living your life. An interesting view into the psyche of a man who regrets much of his past, but instead aims to right his wrongs. Extremely powerful and my pick for the title of greatest film of all time.
Rated 21 May 2007
Rated 10 Sep 2008
100
99th
Time, to the human soul, doesn't have hands. But a coffin meets us at the end nonetheless. That the moral is told with such beautiful restraint and warmth, empathy and love, is a testament to the Human Experience.
Rated 10 Sep 2008
Rated 08 Jan 2010
9
92nd
Amazing on every level. Finally got around to watching a movie by Bergman. Easy to see why he's considered a master of this art. Victor Sjöström was also very impressive.
Rated 08 Jan 2010
Rated 12 Dec 2006
94
98th
A near perfect film about an old man exploring the meaning of his life. The film begins with a simple picture of a stubborn uncaring old man and slowly reveals his past successes and failures, developing him into a complex and multi faceted character.
Rated 12 Dec 2006
Rated 14 Jun 2007
90
86th
I wasn't ready for this to be as touching or as austere as it was, since I didn't have many good Bergman experiences previous. It is a fine film.
Rated 14 Jun 2007
Rated 01 Aug 2007
4
70th
A great movie, technically superb, gorgeously photographed, with great direction and acting, and all that jazz. The themes of death and the meaning of life are very well done, though not as well done as in Seventh Seal. I didn't completely fall in love with it, but it's an excellent movie by any standard you can think of.
Rated 01 Aug 2007
Rated 30 Mar 2008
96
99th
Achingly beautiful and poignant. Hits a little too close to the heart and I find myself thinking of steps to avoid that same emptiness. Classic existentialism.
Rated 30 Mar 2008
Rated 09 May 2008
95
96th
This is among the most touching films I've ever watched. I also find it to be more hopeful than most of the other Bergmans I've seen.
Rated 09 May 2008
Rated 08 Aug 2008
95
98th
bergman's sketch of an elderly man who is confronted with his misguided existence is simply impressive and perfectly acted by sjöström. this sketch is topped off with some great b/w photography which gives smultronstället its final intensity
Rated 08 Aug 2008
Rated 01 Oct 2008
99
95th
I'm lost for words. This is Bergman's ultimate achievement and is one of the most touching dramas ever caught on camera. Very goregeous and excellent on filmmaking standards.
Rated 01 Oct 2008
Rated 11 Jan 2009
92
96th
This movie remember me Dickens' Christmas Carol. We can think about life, death and our actions.
Rated 11 Jan 2009
Rated 04 Mar 2009
100
98th
An eminent octogenarian, haunted by bad dreams and sad memories, travels through an eventful all-day car ride and a painful review of his life, en route to accepting an award at the day's end. One of Bergman's best movies.
Rated 04 Mar 2009
Rated 02 May 2009
83
83rd
other than the stunning reflections of professor borg it's a quite lackluster story, in fact it is unbelieveably simplistic. it was well acted, and borg's dreams are captivating, but it is not without it's faults.
Rated 02 May 2009
Rated 05 Jun 2009
5
93rd
The unexamined life isn't worth living. It's especially Dickensian, isn't it? For its nostalgic reverie, the passages of dream and fantasy, and indeed the dread of looming death. The primary feeling is of peace and reconciliation, instead of the cynicism often evinced elsewhere by this filmmaker. It's a warm breeze in the twilight. What discerning taste: the script, performances, and camera all in idyllic harmony, and all rather concise and not terribly oblique. This is kind of a perfect film.
Rated 05 Jun 2009
Rated 31 Mar 2021
90
92nd
This is the reward in the Bergman boxset after Crisis and A Ship to India. Oddly, as despairing at the synopsis of this film reads, there are moments of levity in this film. It's also a perfect title, and possibly one of the reasons I wanted to see this so much in my youth.
Rated 31 Mar 2021
Rated 01 Mar 2007
75
89th
Excellent film.
Rated 01 Mar 2007
Rated 19 Mar 2007
97
97th
Wild Strawberries is a touching and personal drama that is brilliantly directed and acted. It's a must see for all fans of Ingmar Bergman.
Rated 19 Mar 2007
Rated 14 Aug 2007
90
97th
In the same year, Bergman released WILD STRAWBERRIES and THE SEVENTH SEAL, two superb and remarkable movies on themes of mortality and faith. Has any other director managed to produce two movies of such quality in one year?
Rated 14 Aug 2007
Rated 26 Feb 2008
73
79th
Strong points: A classic dream sequence; extremely careful, deliberate cinematography; hefty, serious drama. Weak points: A bit blunt at parts, a bit too artsy for its own good.
Rated 26 Feb 2008
Rated 28 Sep 2008
90
97th
A real masterpiece, but this film is Victor Sjöström's.
Rated 28 Sep 2008
Rated 10 Mar 2009
60
29th
To be honest I was bored. I did love the acting though, especially from the impossibly lovely Ingrid Thulin.
Rated 10 Mar 2009
Rated 26 May 2009
93
97th
Solid film with brilliant performances and characters. Bergman once again tackles the subject of death - this time mixed with more existential themes - and once again succeeds.
Rated 26 May 2009
Rated 29 Jul 2009
99
99th
Easily the best film ever made about coming to the end of one's life. Bergman's ultimate masterpiece.
Rated 29 Jul 2009
Rated 16 Sep 2009
90
86th
Wished it was longer. If the main character had been a little more fleshed-out, I think that this film would've had a bigger impact as a whole.
Rated 16 Sep 2009
Rated 12 Oct 2009
81
57th
Pretty great. Bibi Andersson's character is my favourite thing about it, maybe, but I also love all the flashbacks.
Rated 12 Oct 2009
Rated 28 Oct 2009
87
97th
Hard to describe the effect this movie has on you. You have to see it yourself.
Rated 28 Oct 2009
Rated 27 Jan 2010
96
96th
A film of particular richness and depth, even for Bergman.
Rated 27 Jan 2010
Rated 18 Feb 2010
90
96th
A man in his twilight years reminisces about his failed marriage, lonely life, his son, and most of all..regret. Instead of wallowing in cynicism Ingmar Bergman addresses acceptance with yourself in life. It's abstract but full of interesting metaphorical imagery. What makes it provocative is that Victor Sjostrom was in his twilight years so the performance has emotional depth. The last 20 minutes of the film are simply poignant and beautiful without a hint of artificial sentimentality.
Rated 18 Feb 2010
Rated 20 Feb 2010
89
89th
The movie is pretty much a 90 minute symbolic journey. To really appreciate it, I had to rethink about scenes and people until I grasped their significance in forming our understanding of the main character's self reflection. This is a subdued, quiet movie that doesn't beat anything over your head, but rather gently and quietly settles you into its somber story. Not a movie for someone looking for a quick bit of Friday night entertainment. This is a masterpiece of thoughtful introspection.
Rated 20 Feb 2010
Rated 01 Feb 2011
100
85th
4 Shaqtaculars
Rated 01 Feb 2011
Rated 14 Apr 2012
94
98th
The opening scene left me awestruck at the delicacy and power of Bergman's film-making abilities, and from there it only gets better. The film explores themes such as love, relationships, regret, old-age, and death with Bergman's sympathetic humanism shining through. Bjornstrand is restrained and reflective as he brilliantly captures his character's own personality. As usual for Bergman it is a visual feast, with an excellent cast that provokes a response from the viewer.
Rated 14 Apr 2012
Rated 05 Aug 2012
100
98th
This may be personal praise but no movie penetrates my soul deeper than Wild Strawberries. It's the ultimate reflection on life in the face of death.
Rated 05 Aug 2012
Rated 01 Mar 2013
8
86th
Wild Strawberries is a lovely, lovely film. I sat down to watch it and felt as if I was lifted from my chair, floating, following Isak's day. Ingmar Bergman's script is truly special; this is but one of few films that induce laughter, invoke thought, and create such a charming world. His direction is rich with contemplative symbolism, and the score should also be made note of. Wild Strawberries, though, did not emotionally engage me. The ending, while sweet, is anti-climatic. I just wanted more.
Rated 01 Mar 2013
Rated 09 Mar 2013
88
88th
Bergman explores the themes of death, life, and forgiveness in Wild Strawberries. Using one man's life as the film's backdrop, Bergman makes a number of convincing statements about the pitfalls of a life lived without forgiveness or compassion. For Bergman when one is hurt it may take time to forgive, but whatever one does one must never become callous towards life/love. The consequence of such callousness can cause one to be 'dead' long before they have died.
Rated 09 Mar 2013
Rated 07 Oct 2013
10
10th
we all got problems man go cry to mommy
Rated 07 Oct 2013
Rated 23 Jul 2014
90
99th
(Viewed on 11/07/13): Wild Strawberries is arguably the best film ever made about aging and coming to terms with one's mortality while contemplating a life of regret. Bergman and Sjostrom elevate what could have been standard dramatic material into something resembling great literature, exploring timeless yet painful truths about our finite existence in a way that is resonant and beautiful. A true classic.
Rated 23 Jul 2014
Rated 06 Jan 2019
75
59th
First time I saw this film I kept conking out throughout because I played Super Smash Bros til past midnight and I felt awful. Then I gave it a rewatch, and I'm glad I did. While I'm still in my young years (compared to Isak) I'll feel his feelings more as I grow older.
Rated 06 Jan 2019
Rated 19 Jan 2019
70
56th
The vibrant nature backdrops enveloping the protagonist in his loneliness are beautifully shot.
Rated 19 Jan 2019
Rated 11 Feb 2020
91
78th
About disconnection, loneliness, feeling of living, confession and remedy in the face of death. Sad, warm and humane.
Rated 11 Feb 2020
Rated 14 Dec 2006
86
64th
Very philosophical and very nice in it. Movie is full of symbolism, some very apparent, some a bit hidden. Dialogs between students about soul, God etc. very sharp and accurate.
Rated 14 Dec 2006
Rated 28 Mar 2007
5
3rd
OH GOD SO BORING! I'm not one of those people that if there are no explosions, i won't like the movie. but good god, literally nothing happens.
Rated 28 Mar 2007
Rated 13 Apr 2007
17
3rd
I kind of wanted to slap all the characters in this movie.
Rated 13 Apr 2007
Rated 17 Apr 2007
95
96th
# 54
Rated 17 Apr 2007
Rated 05 Aug 2007
100
99th
I want to rewatch this perfect film. But whenever I start it, after the intro I turn it off and rewatch the Monty Python and the Holy Grail. Why? Because of that damn moose of course...
Rated 05 Aug 2007
Rated 14 Aug 2007
60
26th
I know I risk being pilloried for this, but this is a boring, self-indulgently angst-filled film. Didn't move me in the least.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
Rated 14 Aug 2007
84
42nd
I'll admit I was mostly bored through this - some good lines of dialogue, however.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
Rated 14 Aug 2007
70
58th
Surprisingly unsubtle for Bergman. Likable, but a little too sentimental for my taste.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
Rated 23 Oct 2007
91
91st
I was struck this time by the different ways the people in his life have radically different views of him, and how the public (and positive) has dominated his own conception of himself. The real arc here is in him coming to terms with the private (and negative) conceptions of his family. There's a real hopefulness here, using death as a means of coming to terms with what it means to be human.
Rated 23 Oct 2007
Rated 24 Oct 2007
90
83rd
One of the very few Bergman movies that I actually have some affection for.
Rated 24 Oct 2007
Rated 16 Nov 2007
85
94th
my favorite bergman film.
Rated 16 Nov 2007
Rated 29 Feb 2008
95
80th
A beautiful, all time classic from one of the 3 or 4 greatest directors in the history of the media.
Rated 29 Feb 2008
Rated 01 Mar 2008
97
95th
# 53
Rated 01 Mar 2008
Rated 19 Dec 2008
97
94th
57
Rated 19 Dec 2008
Rated 14 Jan 2009
95
94th
roteiro, direção e atuações otimas.
Rated 14 Jan 2009
Rated 03 Feb 2009
50
11th
I don't know. I read the screenplay before viewing, and it just seemed like such a good story on paper...maybe just out of my league.
Rated 03 Feb 2009
Rated 06 Feb 2009
91
97th
One of the best storytelling ever on film. Everything is contained inside an old man's head, but nothing really is figured out for certain.
Rated 06 Feb 2009
Rated 09 Feb 2009
85
88th
A film that portrays the conscious and unconscious so formidable. The perfect mix of dream and reality.
Rated 09 Feb 2009
Rated 09 Apr 2009
100
93rd
A beautifully paced and acted, but somewhat obscure piece of probing symbolism.
Rated 09 Apr 2009
Rated 16 Jul 2009
80
80th
Smultronst%uFFFDllet: 9 // 10 // 8 // 8 // 10 // 8 // 8
Rated 16 Jul 2009
Rated 12 Oct 2009
100
99th
One of the most profound movies I've ever seen
Rated 12 Oct 2009
Rated 22 Oct 2009
100
99th
Probably the most moving meditation of Bergman's career and certainly one of my personal favorite films by any director, with brilliant performances from the lovely Ingrid Thulin and the masterful Victor Sjöström.
Rated 22 Oct 2009
Rated 05 Dec 2009
74
90th
I've finally gotten over the expectation that it's going to blow my mind ala Persona. Now I can enjoy it.
Rated 05 Dec 2009
Rated 11 Dec 2009
86
74th
Bergman's landmark film.
Rated 11 Dec 2009
Rated 13 Jan 2010
97
94th
56
Rated 13 Jan 2010
Rated 20 Feb 2010
9
90th
(2nd viewing) Bergman explores his favorite subject of life and death with subtlety and ease and Isak's journey of self-discovery is as enlightening and bewildering as the dreams that torment his final days. We're ultimately left wondering whether or not redemption will be achieved. Lacks a bit of emotional heft but an interesting film from Bergman. Loved the ending.
Rated 20 Feb 2010
Rated 11 Apr 2010
92
87th
bergman's masterpiece will stay with you forever, the dream sequence still haunts me
Rated 11 Apr 2010
Rated 05 Jun 2010
87
98th
-Yes, life sickens me. I will not be forced to take on a responsibility that will make me live one day longer than I want to.
Rated 05 Jun 2010
Rated 09 Aug 2010
95
95th
A reflection on love, reality, death, existence, human experiences... classic Bergman, and like classic Bergman it is pure gold. This is also probably the most approachable one of his films; inviting with an air of optimism and warmth.
Rated 09 Aug 2010
Rated 29 Aug 2010
85
82nd
A must-see film that deal with acceptance in life and is relatable to everyone. My favorite Bergman film thus far.
Rated 29 Aug 2010
Rated 12 Sep 2010
9
71st
Wild Strawberries was released the same year as the Seventh Seal, and marked the rise of Bergman as an artist. Though it lacks Seventh Seal's focus, as it has more warmth, and feels more like a story with interesting characters than a parable. However, I feel Bergman successfully shows Borg as a cold bastard. We hear about it, but never really see it. Even so, Wild Strawberries does a great job blending melancholy and introspection with surrealism and dreams. It's definitely worth a watch.
Rated 12 Sep 2010
Rated 10 Oct 2010
68
47th
I was seldom bored when watching this, but the inconsistency of the main character and the dream sequences annoyed me.
Rated 10 Oct 2010
Rated 01 Nov 2010
94
97th
I was surprised by how much I liked this, it's a great movie about growing old and coming to terms with the end of your life.
Rated 01 Nov 2010
Rated 03 Nov 2010
70
34th
This was my first Bergman film and I didn't quite connect with it. Needs a rewatch.
Rated 03 Nov 2010
Rated 22 Dec 2010
90
88th
2010.
Rated 22 Dec 2010
Rated 28 Dec 2010
76
41st
Is this really the first review (longer than 1sentence) that didn't fawn all over this? My first Bergman experience and well, non-plussed, would be the best way to put it. The b&w photography was adequately shot, although not as impactful as I expected and the characters were fairly thin, on the whole. Knowing Bergman's rep for dwelling on death and feelings of isolation, I was surprised by the oft-times breezy tone and optimistic ending. There was just enough here for me to give him another go.
Rated 28 Dec 2010
Rated 14 Jan 2011
70
86th
A quite nice and poignant musing on death and loneliness by Bergman. It lacked a real emotional punch, but it mostly made up for it with charm.
Rated 14 Jan 2011
Rated 15 Jan 2011
90
96th
Rich, deep, and complex. Trades "Seventh Seal"s allegorical approach for a more direct look at death and the effects of an empty life, but remains just as poignant and smartly written. As a bonus, it contains one of the best and most accurate dream sequences in film.
Rated 15 Jan 2011
Rated 06 Feb 2011
80
88th
A 78-year old doctor learns how to love, reaches self-awareness and reconciles with his children. That was the most profound and unadorned film ending in cinema's history. The acting is superb (by Bergman regulars Andersson and Thulin but especially by Sjostrom) and the back and forth parts are just the right amount of confusing. This is how to make a great slow film, interesting, meaningful and, from a directorial aspect, profoundly elementary.
Rated 06 Feb 2011
Rated 16 Feb 2011
87
72nd
You know a movie is great when you can have two completely different viewpoints on the same film that are both appropriate. Ingmar Bergman's "Wild Strawberries" works on a symbolic level as well as an emotional level. You can look deep into the symbolism sprinkled throughout the story, but you can also take the film for its face value. The life and struggles of Isak Bork are told plainly enough for viewers to understand his hardships, yet littered with symbolism for those who look deeper.
Rated 16 Feb 2011
Rated 18 Feb 2011
90
82nd
To date, this is the only Bergman film to have fully won me over. A lot of pathos and heart to go with the existentialism probably helps.
Rated 18 Feb 2011
Rated 04 May 2011
90
92nd
So thoroughly watchable; there are so many instances of cinematic mastery that stem from the simplest of imagery. The sky and the trees seamlessly woven together, the clock with no hands, the strawberries amongst the grass...there's just a certain fusion of these motifs that is so engaging. It might be too brave to label Wild Strawberries a work of feminism, but from what I've seen Bergman perhaps combats the "woman" as an archetype in not only story but society itself.
Rated 04 May 2011
Rated 10 May 2011
96
95th
Simply outstanding!
Rated 10 May 2011
Rated 31 May 2011
96
96th
Bergman muses about the meaning of life and love and hatred and does it very well. Very impressive and thought provoking.
Rated 31 May 2011
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