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On a cruise to Istanbul in celebration of their seventh wedding anniversary, uptight British couple Nigel (Hugh Grant) and Fiona (Kristin Scott Thomas) encounter American expatriate Oscar (Peter Coyote), a wheelchair-bound unpublished novelist traveling with his young French wife, Mimi (Emmanuelle Seigner). Nigel is immediately .. Read more

Starring	Peter Coyote, Emmanuelle Seigner, Hugh Grant, Kristin Scott-Thomas
Director	Roman Polanski
Genres	Drama, Gay/Lesbian

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- Incoherent melodrama of the corruption of innocence; but we've all been here too many times before for this treatment to carry any appeal.
- 34099
- - Halliwell's Film Guide
  - 02 Mar 2006 at 15:43
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  - 3
  Excellent
  
  The story starts by describing a true whirlwind paris romance between an ageing american writer and a young french waitress. Things however do not last long ... read more »
  
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  - London, England
  - 02 Sep 2004 at 08:11
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  - 0
  Bitter Moon an unconfortable truth about humanity
  
  Bitter Moon is an interesting and captivating portrayal of the base instincts that an uncontrolled, indisciplined and destructive, yet deeply passionate form of... read more »
  
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- - Tessyfal
  - 1 review
  - Kenley
  - 07 Feb 2012 at 23:57
- - 0
  - 0
  YOU WILL NOT BE LEFT UNSCATHED BY THIS MASTERPIECE
  
  It has been a while since I watched it but wanted to share my opinion of it.
  
  First time I watched it was on telly, had no idea of the plot just that ... read more »
  
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- - a customer
  - 04 Jan 2012 at 20:30
- - 1
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  Another excellent movie by the master Polanski
  
  This movie perfectly captures the decay of passion between two persons who can't understand each other but stay together. The acting is perfect and ... read more »
  
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- 1065753
- - Coline
  - 4 reviews
  - 22 Nov 2011 at 14:22
- - 3
  - 0
  Great passion
  
  Great passion, jaw-dropping ending. Some people just like fire, cannot live quietly and peacefully and simply. Fantastic view on the ocean as well, and I love ... read more »
  
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- 1057392
- - LandyTong
  - 7 reviews
  - 31 Oct 2011 at 20:18
- - 0
  - 4
  Bitter Moon - Utter Rubbish
  
  This truly was one of the most excruciating films I've ever seen.
  
  It could have been made by 4th form film students trying to imitate some silly ... read more »
  
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- 1016716
- - SeasicknessIsBetterThanThisFilm
  - 2 reviews
  - 13 Jul 2011 at 14:49
- - 1
  - 0
  Good Stuff
  
  Maybe just a bit beyond some people's comprehension as certain reviews show. One film that really does suit Hugh Grant down to the ground! It's a bit ... read more »
  
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- 1015019
- - a customer
  - 09 Jul 2011 at 16:53
- - 0
  - 3
  I am doubtful
  
  Anything with Grant has to be taken with caution if an interesting evening is hoped for. As a one dimensional talent free actor he is absolutley perfect. This ... read more »
  
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- 926013
- - Pearson
  - 74 reviews
  - Malvern Wells
  - 23 Sep 2010 at 15:25
- - 1
  - 5
  A dirge
  
  Typical low grade Polanski - all the script subtlety of a dyslexic panda and the editing skills of Edward Scissorhands. You'd have to be desperate for ... read more »
  
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- - Steverhard
  - 9 reviews
  - East Sussex
  - 04 Sep 2010 at 09:58
- - 1
  - 0
  bitter moon
  
  A good portrayal of the weak, needy and subsequent abusive relationship. Roman Polanski at his usual best - Hugh Grant excelent- he plays the part without his ... read more »
  
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  - norfolk
  - 11 Jul 2010 at 16:01
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  Middling Polanski
  
  Roman Polanski has done much better films in his career, and the first part of this one seemed as if it was going to be a good effort. As somebody said, if it ... read more »
  
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- - Cato
  - 554 reviews
  - Lydbury North
  - 07 Jun 2010 at 20:02
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- - 20
  - 3
  Excellent
  
  The story starts by describing a true whirlwind paris romance between an ageing american writer and a young french waitress. Things however do not last long ... read more »
  
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- 16784
- [Highly rated reviewer]
  - a customer
  - London, England
  - 02 Sep 2004 at 08:11
- - 8
  - 0
  Love It AND Hate It
  
  It's difficult to be neutral about Polanski and I doubt this film will do much to change preconceptions. However, if you are interested in exploring the ... read more »
  
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- - a customer
  - London
  - 06 Jul 2008 at 10:36
- - 7
  - 3
  Doesn't live up to it's casts' potential
  
  This film is like one of those late-night BBC2 films that you might start watching and know that you should just switch off but somehow put up with to watch the... read more »
  
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- - unkleman
  - London
  - 09 Jan 2005 at 15:15
- - 5
  - 0
  Errm...weird
  
  This was truly one strange film. I was told it was great. It's advertised as an 'exploration of sexual perversion' I think that's unfair I think... read more »
  
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- 178007
- - B.F.
  - London
  - 24 Nov 2005 at 16:44
- - 5
  - 1
  Bizarre - not for everyone
  
  2 and a half stars really. This is one strange film. As someone else said, it's advertised as an 'exploration of sexual perversion' - so I guess you... read more »
  
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- - Peter
  - London
  - 15 Jan 2006 at 04:17
- - 4
  - 2
  Interesting exploration of sexual perversions
  
  A crippled Frenchman reveals to Hugh Grant the history of his relationship with his beautiful wife.
  
  The tale of this relationship covers more sexual ... read more »
  
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- 170703
- - NadeemF
  - 84 reviews
  - Saffron Walden
  - 06 Nov 2005 at 14:43
- - 3
  - 0
  pure polanski
  
  good intense film about relationships as only polanski can do them.not to everybodys liking,but i rather enjoyed.worth a look at least.
  
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- - david campbell
  - troon,scotland
  - 04 Jun 2005 at 14:31
- - 3
  - 0
  Great passion
  
  Great passion, jaw-dropping ending. Some people just like fire, cannot live quietly and peacefully and simply. Fantastic view on the ocean as well, and I love ... read more »
  
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- 1057392
- - LandyTong
  - 7 reviews
  - 31 Oct 2011 at 20:18
- - 1
  - 0
  Obsesive perverted love
  
  A tale of obsesive perverted love that drags you in just like the Hugh Grant character listening to Peter Cayote's story. The plot leaves you feeling uneasy... read more »
  
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- 856802
- - MadMikey
  - 14 reviews
  - Caerphilly
  - 02 Feb 2010 at 23:45
- - 1
  - 0
  Middling Polanski
  
  Roman Polanski has done much better films in his career, and the first part of this one seemed as if it was going to be a good effort. As somebody said, if it ... read more »
  
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- 896900
- - Cato
  - 554 reviews
  - Lydbury North
  - 07 Jun 2010 at 20:02

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  On a cruise to Istanbul in celebration of their seventh wedding anniversary, uptight British couple Nigel (Hugh Grant) and Fiona (Kristin Scott Thomas) encounter American expatriate Oscar (Peter Coyote), a wheelchair-bound unpublished novelist traveling with his young French wife, Mimi (Emmanuelle ...