A provocative historical fiction about the early days of psychoanalysis, A Dangerous Method is buoyed by terrific performances by Michael Fassbender, Keira Knightley, and Viggo Mortensen.
Plot:
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Seduced by the challenge of an impossible case, the driven Dr. Carl Jung (Michael Fassbender) takes the unbalanced yet beautiful Sabina Spielrein (Keira Knightley) as his patient in A Dangerous Method. Jung's weapon is the method of his master, the renowned Sigmund Freud (Viggo Mortensen). Both men fall under Sabina's spell. -- (C) Sony Pictures Classics
Mystery & Suspense, Drama
Directed By: David Cronenberg
Written By: Christopher Hampton
In Theaters: Nov 23, 2011 Limited
Reviews:
Slate
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It's a fiercely thoughtful film, a movie of ideas that understands how powerful ideas can be.
Variety
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David Cronenberg's career-long fascination with matters of the mind manifests itself in compelling but determinedly non-mind-bending fashion.
Christian Science Monitor
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Knightley's performance calms down eventually, and a good thing, too. If she maintained that early pace, she would have burned up the couch and herself along with it.
Common Sense Media
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However, the excellent performances count for a great deal, and the conversations are exceedingly intelligent, offering up provocative arguments on sex, the ego, and the concept of destiny.
Rolling Stone
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With phenomenal performances from Knightley, Fassbender and Mortensen, and a rich and complex script, there is a depth and power to this terrific feature.
Keira remains one of Hollywood's best young elite actresses in high profile films
