One dream sequence can ruin a film, but what about a multitude? Do the double negatives begin to contradict and form some kind of black hole into another universe where it is actually an excellent technique for attraction? A world where repetition in a virtually plotless land can create a seductive experience and thrill? I shudder to think. The word Bourgeoisie is too troublesome for me. Episodic and eccentric, Discreet Charm throttles through its idiosyncratic nature into the surreal and the wonder, yes it's weird and yes it's hard to extrapolate something out of stone but when all things have passed; It's a hell of a ride and a lot of fun. Luis Bunuel has evaded me mostly outside of his major films, the shadows will not be solitude for him much longer, for I shall set sail for his filmography soon enough.

97/100

When I first heard the title, I thought, "Finally! Someone's going to tell the truth about the bourgeoisie!" What a disappointment. It would be hard to imagine a less fair or, or accurate portrait.

The thing on the poster never appears throughout the movie. Totall ripoff.

But I like dreams and meals so 4 stars.

το ότι σήμερα τα παιδιά της μπουρζουαζίας έπιασαν τα όπλα δεν μπορεί να είναι τίποτε άλλο εκτός από άλλο ένα όνειρο που εξελίσσεται στην Διακριτική Γοητεία του Μπουνιουέλ.

Director Luis Bunuel exposes the hypocrisy of the elite in this surreal comedy. A group of friends are constantly frustrated in their attempts to sit down to dinner, that fundamental social function at which etiquette and manners are of supreme importance and unpleasant truths are politely avoided. After these people are frustrated in their efforts to observe the social niceties, Bunuel lays bare the corruption in their souls.

If you go into this expecting a cohesive narrative, you may be frustrated yourself. However, if you approach it as a series of surrealistic episodes that often make no logical sense, yet succeed at exposing the hypocrisy of the human animal, you may find yourself laughing (or at least smiling) at the many absurdities on display.

One dream sequence can ruin a film, but what about a multitude? Do the double negatives begin to contradict and form some kind of black hole into another universe where it is actually an excellent technique for attraction? A world where repetition in a virtually plotless land can create a seductive experience and thrill? I shudder to think. The word Bourgeoisie is too troublesome for me. Episodic and eccentric, Discreet Charm throttles through its idiosyncratic nature into the surreal and the wonder, yes it's weird and yes it's hard to extrapolate something out of stone but when all things have passed; It's a hell of a ride and a lot of fun. Luis Bunuel has evaded me mostly outside of his major films, the shadows will not be solitude for him much longer, for I shall set sail for his filmography soon enough.

Bunuel defines "cynicism", anew. A masterpiece. A surreal and virtual middle finger to the hypocrisies and shallow social norms of the upper class. Brilliant acting by all six actors.

Classic Bunuel.

excellent

A burguesia caminha por suas próprias pernas, tem autonomia para tanto, mas de modo algum sabe para onde ir.

Bergman is the great non-escapism surrealist, Fellini is the great situational surrealist, but Bunuel is the great realistic surrealist.

I mean that as Bunuel, better than any director, made films that made the viewer buy into it's surrealist approach. I suppose that is kind of the definition of dream logic. Never have i watched a film that looked like a dream, felt like a dream, maybe even was a dream more than this one without it feeling forced or cliche.

The Discreet Charm Of The Bourgeoisie is such a strong film of Bunuel even this late in his career. Point blank: it is hilarious satire that is quite brilliant and strange. The cockroaches are the best characters'.

Didn't love it as much as other Bunuels but still great.