Preview: A Dangerous Method (2011)

Synopsis:

Carl Jung offers advice to Sigmund Freud as he tries to unlock the psyche of a demented young woman abused by her father.

• Poster: C

Review:

The only thing that keeps this poster from suffering a worse grade is that I can see how the artist was conceptualizing the film, with two psychological minds invading the mind of a beautiful young woman. The problem is, that it's an outright boring poster and cleverness only caries that so far.

• Trailer: B

Review:

In spite of the solid reviews coming out for this one, I'm having a hard time seeing this as more than a clever period piece. It has some solid actors in it and that alone may make it worth checking out, but a better trailer might do a better job selling it.

Oscar Prospects:

I had discounted this film a bit wondering how they could possibly create a film about Jung and Freud, but aspects of this trailer and a handful of critic responses have led me to believe that this could be a contender in several categories.

Release Date:

• November 23, 2011

Full Review Synopsis:

I have not seen this film.

-Wesley Lovell (September 4, 2011) Original

-Wesley Lovell (November 20, 2011) New Poster