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Nov 13, 2023jimbo_yosemite rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
Strange, odd, quirky movie. I watched it back in the 1980's and did not see the point of Maude committing suicide after convincing Harold that life is worth living...40 years later I still don't see the point. FYI - Maude's tattoo appears…
Nov 04, 2023perfectegg rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Saw this twice years ago and loved every bit of it. Unusual tale of an unusual love and a wonderful comedic ride. The wonderful Ruth Gordon outdoes herself and is too great for words.
Oct 06, 2023bayguy_60 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
One of my favorite movies of all time! It says a lot about life. I see Harold as gay, but doesn't say it outright for the era.
Aug 23, 2023autnagrag rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Bless the Criterion Collection for keeping this in play. Watch closely for Maude's tattoo, which I missed the first two times I saw the film. (Minute 69.) I'm still trying to decode the comment from the person who wrote that it was a…
Jan 24, 2023dissymissylessy rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
it is an american classic, dude. look for the dumbarton bridge toll booths (that used to be)./ important issues dealt with/explored in an acidic way. features music by cat stevens; at this point an unknown artist. warning: this film…
Jan 11, 2023manforallseasons rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
This is an interesting French classic.
Aug 22, 2021LPL_SarahM rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Ruth Gordon as Maude gives such a wonderful performance here, it's easy to see how Harold could fall for someone old enough to be his grandmother. Quite a provocative film! Glad I finally sat down and gave it a watch.
Jul 24, 2021robertj1 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Great performances!
Mar 10, 2021smatte rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
This is a quirky, VERY 1970s dramedy about a wealthy young man and a 79-year-old spinster falling for each other through a shared obsession with death and a longing for freedom. The morbid humor and unorthodox romance may be off-putting…
Mar 04, 2021mrb1987 rated this title 2 out of 5 stars
i've seen this movie on vhs back in the 2000's. truly crazy movie with it's suicide hangings, death scenes,etc.very crazy movie.very difficult to watch.plus it has a soundtrack from cat stevens.
Feb 25, 2021
1971 film. Criterion collection appropriate. Wasn't in the mood. Liked extras.
Oct 03, 2020iloveseaotters rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
I'd never seen this movie before and watching it for the first time all I could think was that the lead actor looks a lot like Elijah Wood. The storyline of the friendship between the two leads was nice but then it got kind of creepy as…
Apr 17, 2020victoriadouglas135 rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
Such a unique film
Feb 26, 2020VonHafenstaaad rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Everyone should see this film at least once.
Feb 25, 2020jinwonK rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
*** I wish I had seen this movie earlier in my life *** Every sentence point to humanistic connections and dilemmas. Too bad the movie were met with harsh critics when released. Stemmed from righteousness and bullhead and prejudgement,…
May 14, 2019The_Most_Casual_Observer rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
🖤 A must-see, one of the blackest comedies ever. The romance between the 20-year-old Cort, and Gordon at 79, disgusts some people, and if you're one of those people, well, you know who you are. You probably won't like the phony suicides…
Jan 25, 2019garycornell rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
With so many movies copying the same stale scripts you just might love this outrageously funny movie. Ruth Gordon will never have anyone who could even come close to playing her part with such brilliance. "Harold and Maude" took her from…
Jan 17, 2019ShawnObrienAllen rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
One of the Greatest movies of all time. I live my life by the Zen of Maude.
Oct 25, 2018strider643 rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
This is one of the best movies of all time. Funny, poignant, engaging and wonderfully original. This is a must see and deserves repeated viewings. But on the other hand I can see how some people would hate it. To each their own.
Oct 16, 2018LPL_KevinC rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
I can't believe I put off watching this for so long. It's been in my movie periphery since I was a teenager but I’ve never given it any attention. Harold and Maude’s individual eccentricities keep them guarded from normal societal…
Jul 07, 2018CarpeDeim rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
The first scene when we are introduced to the Harold character I truly thought he was a young boy. So innocent and naive with such a wide eyed stare and a baby face. It wasn't until later when I saw how tall he was standing next to others…
Jun 20, 2018LotusDcr rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
I have loved this movie always for the off-beat characters, the theme of being yourself and the theme of continual personal growth
Mar 31, 2018ThomasJWhiting rated this title 2 out of 5 stars
OK - not sure if it was just my mood last night, I was surprised this didn't work for me and I quit about half way through. Ruth Gordon WAS charming, though.
Oct 26, 2017RoyalJellyIII rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
A great little dark comedy that's had a cult following since it's release. Bud Cort and Ruth Gordon give great performances with a complimentary sound track by Cat Stevens. Vivien Pickels plays Harold's mother as a character that may hit…
Jul 05, 2017strider643 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
All time classic! One of the best films ever made. Funny, outrageous, sad and poignant. Not for everyone's taste but I think it's a real cinematic gem. If you're looking for another Hal Ashby gem try Being There which is a also a…