Bitter Moon 1992

Janet Maslin, New York Times: This material obviously appeals to his sense of mischief, which remains alive and well. Read more

Jonathan Rosenbaum, Chicago Reader: It's a matter of some dispute whether Roman Polanski's letter to the darker side of the romantic impulse, but there's little question that this is his most emotionally complex movie. Read more

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James Berardinelli, ReelViews: I'm not sure what audience Polanski intended this movie for, but I'm obviously not in the target group. Read more

Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times: Well, of course Bitter Moon is wretched excess. But Polanski directs it without compromise or apology. Read more

Geoff Andrew, Time Out: Rich and darkly disturbing, it's also wickedly entertaining. Read more

Derek Elley, Variety: Strong playing by topliner Peter Coyote can't compensate for a script that's all over the map and a tone that veers from outre comedy to erotic game-playing. Read more

Joe Brown, Washington Post: During 2 1/2 hours of choppy waters, soured love affairs and seasickly moods, the controversial director's Lust Boat becomes the Loathe Boat. By then, it's way too late for Dramamine. Read more

Desson Thomson, Washington Post: By turns funny, brilliant, shocking and downright terrible, this choppy, two-hour-plus voyage is for Polanski aficionados who don't mind watching their favorite, aging enfant terrible going gleefully under. Read more