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A Dangerous Method

  • 2011
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  • 1h 39m
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Viggo Mortensen, Keira Knightley, and Michael Fassbender in A Dangerous Method (2011)
Into the already complex relationship between Carl Jung (Michael Fassbender) and his mentor Sigmund Freud (Viggo Mortensen) arrives a young Russian woman diagnosed with hysteria (Keira Knightley).
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A look at how the intense relationship between Carl Jung and Sigmund Freud gives birth to psychoanalysis.A look at how the intense relationship between Carl Jung and Sigmund Freud gives birth to psychoanalysis.A look at how the intense relationship between Carl Jung and Sigmund Freud gives birth to psychoanalysis.

  • Director
    • David Cronenberg
  • Writers
    • Christopher Hampton
    • John Kerr
  • Stars
    • Michael Fassbender
    • Keira Knightley
    • Viggo Mortensen
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.4/10
    111K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    3,786
    494
    • Director
      • David Cronenberg
    • Writers
      • Christopher Hampton
      • John Kerr
    • Stars
      • Michael Fassbender
      • Keira Knightley
      • Viggo Mortensen
    • 230User reviews
    • 355Critic reviews
    • 76Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 19 wins & 38 nominations total

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    "13 Hours"
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    A Dangerous Method: Undisputed Crown Prince
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    A Dangerous Method: Undisputed Crown Prince
    A Dangerous Method: Never Repress Anything
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    A Dangerous Method: Never Repress Anything
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    Michael Fassbender
    Michael Fassbender
    • Carl Jung
    Keira Knightley
    Keira Knightley
    • Sabina Spielrein
    Viggo Mortensen
    Viggo Mortensen
    • Sigmund Freud
    Vincent Cassel
    Vincent Cassel
    • Otto Gross
    Sarah Gadon
    Sarah Gadon
    • Emma Jung
    André Hennicke
    André Hennicke
    • Prof. Eugen Bleuler
    • (as André M. Hennicke)
    Arndt Schwering-Sohnrey
    Arndt Schwering-Sohnrey
    • Sándor Ferenczi
    Mignon Remé
    • Jung's Secretary
    Mareike Carrière
    Mareike Carrière
    • Food Nurse
    Franziska Arndt
    • Bath Nurse
    Wladimir Matuchin
    • Nikolai Spielrein
    André Dietz
    André Dietz
    • Medical Policeman
    Anna Thalbach
    Anna Thalbach
    • Bathtub Patient
    Sarah Marecek
    • Orchard Nurse
    Bjorn Geske
    • Orderly
    • (as Björn Geske)
    Markus Haase
    • Orderly
    Christian Serritiello
    Christian Serritiello
    • Ship's Officer
    Clemens Giebel
    • Ship's Steward
    • Director
      • David Cronenberg
    • Writers
      • Christopher Hampton
      • John Kerr
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    User reviews230

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    7kosmasp

    Slightly dangerous

    While I understand that the movie was not received as well as Cronenberg would have wanted, it is a very difficult movie to sell. Not because of the actors! Actually my first thought was: three of the best guys of their generation and Keira Knightley -> Awesome! But Mr. Cassel himself a smaller part, so it's only Fassbender and Mortensen left. But they both do a great job depicting ... let's call them "persons of interest". People most of us have some idea of.

    So this movie goes very philosophical on us and is very "talky". But still as other reviewers have pointed out. Nothing much is happening. I guess that was the point of it all to begin with though. It is about talking life, instead of living/experiencing. Or against to be more exact. Latter being sort of represented by Keiras character. A more subtle approach than most would wish for, but still a good movie
    6mbidemi2002

    mixed feelings

    I am a Cronenberg fan. I think a History of Violence is one of the greatest films ever made! I also think Eastern Promises showed what happens when a great Director pairs with an awesome muse. I anticipated this film eagerly but after watching it I was left with mixed feelings. Perhaps this is because the script was not as tight as that of the first two films I mentioned. It was never going to be easy capturing something as abstract as psychoanalysis on film, yet I can say that this film does ramble on at times and it is slow. A History of Violence was slow but the pay off was fantastic. Here there was no pay off. We were shown the lives of three great, complicated minds and that was it. After reading about the lives of the three central characters I can safely say that perhaps this was not the film Cronenberg should have made about Freud. He opted respectfully for the less dramatic and more factual and I think this sacrifice could have hurt what could have been another Cronenberg/Mortensen smash-hit. That said, I also think Keira Knightley was a mis-cast and Mortensen and Fassbender were as perfect as ever. Looking forward to the next Cronenberg flick. This wasn't awful but I expected more.
    6kkhannah

    There's Something Missing Here...

    I must admit, going into this film, I was rather excited; I've enjoyed both of David Cronenberg and Viggo Mortensen's previous collaborations and my interest in both Freudian psychology/psychoanalysis and Michael Fassbender practically guaranteed that I would be seeing this film. I fear now, however, that my expectations may have been a bit too high.

    I must admit, however, that I thought that Michael Fassbender and Viggo Mortensen played their roles very well, although Mortensen definitely didn't receive as much screen time as he deserved. Vincent Cassel definitely shone in his extended cameo as Otto Gross. I did have some issues with Keira Knightly's acting, however. I feel like she may have over exaggerated her actions, particularly in the beginning scenes where she is in the midst of hysteria.

    However, my real problem with this film is that, for lack of a better term, it all seems a little too shallow. Events that should be important are skimmed over and not explained; to be honest, it doesn't particularly seem like anything of real importance happens in the film. The characters have little depth; despite the fact that they are all playing rather well known persons, there simply isn't anything to them other than a name. On top of this, despite what the taglines of the film and trailer seem to suggest, the relationship between Freud and Jung is hardly explored. For the most part, their scenes involve reading letters from the other. This is hardly compelling viewing.

    Overall, I feel like this film would have been better if it had been longer. If the film had a running time of even two hours, compared to one and a half, more character development could have been inserted, particularly for Freud. In addition, more focus on Jung's relationship with Freud, rather than his relationship with Spielrein, would have been nice to see.

    Here's hoping that any future collaborations between Cronenberg and Mortensen pack a bit more of a punch.
    6Unbilled_Role

    Sincere Effort, But the Cake Was Left Out in the Rain

    What was the source of conflict which caused a gulf to form between Sigmund Freud and Carl Jung? When we examine their personal and professional lives, what turning points shaped their theories? What were the storms which blew through the lives of Jung and Sabina Spielrein? These are some of the questions this film attempts to highlight, and in fact begins to touch upon.

    Some of the most scintillating moments of "A Dangerous Method" are sexually bracing. But the audience is left feeling a bit orphaned. Do these carnal scenes truly address the significant thematic questions?

    Here's my main beef with this film: I wanted to see more time spent on the rigorous conflict between Freud and Jung. I have a sincere interest in the life of Carl Jung, but in the end, I was not sufficiently satisfied. Having said that, the production design, scenery, and costuming were absolutely wonderful.

    The somber, instinctual undercurrents of "A Dangerous Method" can be a bit hypnotic. But because the script suffers, I cannot fully come under its spell. As the rolling credits came up, I personally felt a bit deflated, as if a sweet was torn from my curious grasp. Although I think most films would do well with a tighter edit, this movie could have used an additional 30 minutes of character and plot development.

    I appreciated the qualities which Fassbender brought to Carl Jung. Vincent Cassel was right on the mark as the impulsive Otto Gross. Jung's insecure wife Emma was tenderly portrayed by Sarah Gadon.

    Although Keira Knightley tried her best to portray Sabina Spielrein, there were certain scenes where her delivery seemed pushed. I have long respected Viggo Mortensen, but I was not fully convinced by his affected portrayal of Freud.

    So, who would I cast as Sabina? Emily Mortimer, Helena Bonham Carter, or Rachel Weisz come to mind. And how about the part of Freud? Ben Kingsley, Dustin Hoffman, or Geoffrey Rush could have added a riveting twist to this role.

    Is there a doctor in the house? I will leave that for you to decide.
    6georgemilojevic

    a great idea. idea.

    This started very well, great cast, landscapes, scenography, characters etc. I loved the idea of to greatest psychology minds working together on improving therapy methods and changing the approach to curing people of their traumas and problems. Where i find the movie failed a bit is the story where the connections in the scenes are bit off. I got the feeling that it was jumping trough periods without any connection which i could put together. It seemed like there were years in gaps between couple of scenes where there wasn't any. Even if this followed only true life events of Jung and Freud it still leaves us with wanting more then just few dialogs and scratch on the surface of psychology treatments. Kinsey (2004) is a movie which is a good parallel example how a movie about similar subject can be and can be done brilliantly. Maybe movies about lives of both Jung and Freud are in order. So, all in all, i enjoyed watching it, everyone did a great job and gives you a good feeling after, it has minor gaps in the story which doesn't make you stick to the chair but definitely recommend it to everyone.

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    • Trivia
      The age difference between Viggo Mortensen and Michael Fassbender is 19 years, just as it was between Sigmund Freud and Carl Jung.
    • Goofs
      Sabina Spielrein's closing history is incorrect. Her death, along with her 2 daughters, actually occurred in August 1942, not 1941. Their deaths were only 3 among 27,000 in the massacre that occurred in Zmievskaya Balka, Rostov-on-Don, Russia by German forces.
    • Quotes

      Carl Jung: [to Sabina] My love for you was the most important thing in my life. For better or worse, it made me understand who I am.

    • Crazy credits
      This film is based on true events, but certain scenes, especially those in the private sphere, are of a speculative nature.
    • Connections
      Edited into 365 days, also known as a Year (2019)
    • Soundtracks
      Excerpts from Siegfried
      by Richard Wagner, original publication by Schott Music GmbH & Co KG, Mainz, Germany, 1876.

      Adapted by Howard Shore, published by South Fifth Avenue Publishing, 2010.

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    • Release date
      • December 21, 2011 (France)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • Germany
      • Canada
    • Official sites
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    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Un método peligroso
    • Filming locations
      • Schloss Belvedere - Rennweg 6, Vienna, Austria(Freud strolling in the garden)
    • Production companies
      • Recorded Picture Company (RPC)
      • Lago Film
      • Prospero Pictures
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    • Budget
      • €15,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $5,704,709
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $167,953
      • Nov 27, 2011
    • Gross worldwide
      • $30,519,436
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    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 39 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • DTS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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