Yeah, this movie has a way of sneaking up on the viewer. The two main characters are so beautifully well rendered and the strong mood of dread, unease, and paranoia casts a powerfully unsettling spell.
You've seen Guy Standeven in something because the man was in everything.

It is underrated

KLUTE
was on just last night.
I'd seen this movie before and I always loved it.
Even now, this film hold up so well.
Loved it!
.
.

It's a gorgeous, deeply felt, spellbinding thing with exceptional characterization, great cinematography and a stunning score. Absolutely one of the best American films of the early 1970's. If only someone would have strangled the horribly phnoey-ass shrink
"facts are stupid things" Ronald Reagan

Yes! Love this film since the first time I watched with my mom in the mid 70s on network TV.
Even heavily edited with a thousand commercials!
I'll purchase it when the Blu-Ray comes out eventually.
"You work your side of the street, and I'll work mine"

Blown away to sleep, maybe. A turgid quagmire of awkwardness, but then I do not like 70s movies and their colouring and pacing. Watched
The Parallax View
recently too and was equally distracted by its get-to-the-point-already-ness. Either might have been
slightly
better if greatly shortened, but I doubt that would help. Cue a bunch of "you didn't get it" comments. Neither were
enjoyable
, as revelatory as the latter may have been at the time of its release

I'm blown away by how much I truly dislike this movie. I don't get it. I don't see the point and I don't care what happens to anyone in the movie.
Early on I struggled to find a hook. I kept watching, waiting, and hoping there'd be a payoff in the end. Sadly, there wasn't.
I suppose the movie may have made a bit impact when it was released but those kinds of movies become old really quickly. Maybe they were considered new and different at one time, even risque and unexpected, but now they're old hat.
Woman, man! That's the way it should be Tarzan.
[Tarzan and his mate]

It can be argued Klute had a predictable narrative in terms of the investigation plot
Well yesthis is a small, typically noir type case beginning with a missing person, but rather unconventionally Pakula chooses to reveal the murderer less than half way through the film. The dynamic between the two leads is what keeps the film on target, particularly Fonda's acting virtuosity. Sutherland wisely leaves centre stage to her, with his nicely understated performance as the small town, innocent detective methodically and patiently plying his craft in the big city. The voyeuristic visual style developed between Pakula and Gordon Willis, enhanced by Michael Small's noteworthy soundtrack still seem quite unique over 40 years later.
The film stands as a very fine legacy to Alan Pakula and a constant reminder of Jane Fonda's acting prowess.

Klute
was an engaging drama. It can be argued
Klute
had a predictable narrative in terms of the investigation plot, however the chemistry between Fonda and Sutherland was outstanding. As a result, I was invested in their characters, which is an aspect that makes any film great.
"I'd rather be hated for who I am, than loved for who I am not".

I'm afraid I wasn't, sadly. And I love Donald Sutherland. I was just completely and utterly bored to the point where I couldn't even get half way. I'm pleased that so many of you have enjoyed it though as it wouldn't do for us all to like the same things.

Let me mention that I saw this movie in the theatre when I was 17 and was completely blown away. It was the first "film noir" in color. Everything about this movie was just great.

I loved the characters and understood their choices when backed up against the wall. Bree running from her heart and John listening to his and not afraid to go for her.
she loved poetry and romance, but she hit the glass ceiling at birth

Klute is a terrific film, a real gem from the 70s. Not as lauded perhaps as The Godfather and the like but a great piece of work nonetheless.
Its way better then 7.1 as well, I would give it an 8.

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I was completely blown away. It is an extremely well-made film.

Agreed on all counts. (I was 14 when it first came out.)
And I stood where I did be; for there was no more use to run; And again I lookt with my hope gone.

One of the best movies I've seen in a long, long time. First saw it in a cinema when it first came out. Couldn't remember much of course. Was way too young to appreciate it in the first place.
What I like in particular about this movie is how it was pitched by a mature cast and crew to a mature audience. Interesting story, well directed and great acting.
They don't get much better than this.
9/10 - Excellent

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Loved it. It feels like reading a book rather than watching a movie.

My God, yes. Just rewatched it for the first time in about 15 years and I found it utterly mesmerising. I particularly liked the score - so unique and fitting. I can 't remember the last time I saw a contemporary film as daring and unsettling as this.

I guess I might commit suicide by being overwhelmed with the sadness of the fact that Gordon Willis will never shoot another picture again oh, I'm stretching. I have no idea what that guy was on about.
This is one of the greatest films of the 1970s (or any era) in my opinion, and while praised it still doesn't quite get its due.

"How many people committed suicide in the bathroom at the theater after going to see this film".
Whats that all about?
"facts are stupid things" - Ronald Reagan

I was wondering how many people committed suicide in the bathroom at the theater after going to see this film, but that's just me.

This is an insightful comment. The monologue pushed it up from an eight to a nine for me; and just in general it is the latter portion of the film where it really picks up speed.
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