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Harold And Maude Reviews

1971

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In the long ago days before video when access to anything but first-run Hollywood movies was limited to repertory houses and college film societies, Hal Ashby's HAROLD AND MAUDE, while not what one would call an underground film, achieved cult status, becoming one of the most popular American films of its time. It is, .. Read more

Starring	Bud Cort, Ruth Gordon, Cyril Cusack, Vivian Pickles
Director	Hal Ashby
Genres	Comedy

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- Often hilarious black comedy for those who can stand it; the epitome of bad taste, splashed around with wit and vigour, it became a minor cult.
- 31601
- - Halliwell's Film Guide
  - 02 Mar 2006 at 15:42
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  - 2
  Older and better
  
  A little dated now but Hal Ashby’s comedy about a maudlin young man and his relationship with a young-at-heart octagenarian is short, sweet and leaves you ... read more »
  
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  - sadako
  - sussex
  - 27 May 2004 at 20:54
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- - 0
  - 0
  A sandwich short of a picnic. Fun, though.
  
  I'm surprised at the critic's poor rating; this isn't a blockbuster but it IS a perfectly quaint, nutty and bizarre bit of entertainment.
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- 1081642
- - Pale
  - 55 reviews
  - LONDON
  - 14 Jan 2012 at 01:58
- - 4
  - 0
  Living hopefully ever after.
  
  It's certainly an offbeat romance worth watching. Yes, I think I would happily buy a copy. Not sure I would watch it over and over again as it is a little ... read more »
  
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- - DirtyIngenue
  - 24 reviews
  - London
  - 14 Nov 2011 at 17:42
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  - 0
  Harold And Maude 1971
  
  The soundtrack really spoils this film. I kept hitting the mute button whenever I heard yet another boring Cat Stevens song.
  
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- - a customer
  - London, England
  - 17 Jul 2011 at 18:35
- - 1
  - 0
  For Young and Old alike..:-)
  
  A bit dated around the edges, at the heart of this film is the warm relationship between a young man and an older woman (platonic). Funny and moving, its story ... read more »
  
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- - TheHoodedMan
  - 53 reviews
  - Nottingham
  - 15 Jul 2011 at 21:06
- - 1
  - 0
  A real gem
  
  I so loved this film, innocent, inoffensive, funny and free. Wonderfully casted, hit the spot, a lovely watch. Great stuff!
  
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- 994554
- - Tracylouise
  - 10 reviews
  - Oxfordshire
  - 19 May 2011 at 08:23
- - 0
  - 0
  H and M! What do you know?
  
  Great film, what else you gona watch? :) That was my review, but I have to use twenty words, ok then watch the movie it's ok, better than some of the stuff ... read more »
  
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- 994489
- - BogsMom
  - 2 reviews
  - 18 May 2011 at 22:36
- - 1
  - 0
  Very good
  
  Very good! Really odd but with an open mind and a good sound track this film is amazing! If you want to sing out sing out!!
  
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- - aw32
  - 1 review
  - 08 May 2011 at 11:38
- - 0
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  Nothing like an older woman!
  
  A strange little gem of a film this. Harold (Bud Cort) is a rich, spoilt and bored (but nonetheless rather inventive) teenage prankster who finds a partner in ... read more »
  
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  - Midnightcheeseandbiscuits
  - 26 reviews
  - London
  - 27 Apr 2011 at 19:45
- - 0
  - 0
  Try something new everyday
  
  What a great film. The two leads are excellent, especially Ruth Gordon. Seems quite an unsavoury story line - young man falls in love with a woman old enough to... read more »
  
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- - Lugg
  - West Midlands
  - 12 Apr 2011 at 13:39
- - 0
  - 0
  Just lovely.
  
  This is a little gem I would never have otherwise come across...perfect for a dull afternoons entertainment. Suprisingly compulsive viewing, this film tickles a... read more »
  
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- - Babsie
  - 2 reviews
  - 11 Apr 2011 at 16:05
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- - 47
  - 2
  Older and better
  
  A little dated now but Hal Ashby’s comedy about a maudlin young man and his relationship with a young-at-heart octagenarian is short, sweet and leaves you ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 304116
- [Highly rated reviewer]
  - sadako
  - sussex
  - 27 May 2004 at 20:54
- - 26
  - 5
  If you want to sing out, sing out!
  
  Those of you familiar with the work of Hal Ashby (Being There, The Last Detail, Coming Home) will be aware that he was something of an idealist, a maverick ... read more »
  
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- - Clucky
  - Cardiff, Wales
  - 25 May 2004 at 15:28
- - 17
  - 0
  Really this is 4 and a half stars
  
  One of the most unusual love stories that I've ever seen, as a young man (about 20) falls in love with a woman of 79. Although it may sound strange, the ... read more »
  
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  - McClennan
  - 424 reviews
  - St Helens
  - 14 Mar 2005 at 11:17
- - 14
  - 0
  Mary was so right about this one
  
  I seriously suspect this really is Cameron Diaz's favourite film as she rants incessantly about how good it really is in "There's Something about ... read more »
  
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- 299456
- - bumbolla
  - UK
  - 11 Feb 2004 at 09:48
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  One of my favourite movies of all time...
  
  Excellent 70's Black Comedy great performances all round, Soundtrack entirely by Cat Stevens, quite a sweet movie...
  
  If you haven't seen this... read more »
  
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- - Jason Willoughby
  - Coventry, England
  - 13 Feb 2006 at 15:00
- - 12
  - 5
  One man's meat?
  
  Some people claim that this is the best movie they have ever seen, it changed their lives etc. I decided I had better things to do with my time, after seeing ... read more »
  
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- - a customer
  - Anglesey, North Wales
  - 30 Dec 2005 at 15:57
- - 10
  - 1
  Too much Cat Stevens music!
  
  The soundtrack really spoils this film, I kept hitting the mute button whenever i heard yet another boring Cat Stevens song,
  
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- 409934
- - a customer
  - Cheshire
  - 07 Feb 2007 at 18:14
- - 10
  - 3
  Cult crisis
  
  Oh dear.... I don't like a cult film. My street cred is slipping to zero. But I have to admit it, I was bored and irritated by this pretentious little ... read more »
  
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- - Stormfever
  - 21 reviews
  - Bridgetown, Dulverton
  - 20 Jul 2008 at 12:18
- - 8
  - 0
  Classic 70's Cult
  
  Ruth Gordon and Bud Cort give excellent performances in this tale of death obsessed characters which fall in love. The film starts off very comedic and ... read more »
  
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- - K Chawgo
  - London, England
  - 10 May 2004 at 14:19
- - 8
  - 0
  good film
  
  I wasn't sure whether to go with 3 or 4 stars for this.. but after thinking it over I will go to 4. I'm not *quite* as enthusiastic about it as other ... read more »
  
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- 14063
- - Daniel Johnson
  - London, England
  - 09 Aug 2004 at 14:10

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  In the long ago days before video when access to anything but first-run Hollywood movies was limited to repertory houses and college film societies, Hal Ashby's HAROLD AND MAUDE, while not what one would call an underground film, achieved cult status, becoming one of the most popular American films ...