A+Dangerous+Method

Consider the following:
The movie, A Dangerous Method, was an interesting view of the relationship between Dr. Sigmund Freud and Dr. Carl Jung. It was, however, more about the relationship of Dr. Jung and a patient.

The movie begins with a hysterical Sabrina Speilrein, being admitted to the psychiatric hospital Dr. Jung is working at. He begins her treatment following the methods of Dr. Sigmund Freud, psychoanalysis or the “talking cure” as it is referred to in the movie. During treatment, Dr. Jung discovers that Sabrina is highly intelligent and desires to become a doctor. He also realizes her psychological problems are from childhood abuse. While being treated, the married Dr. Jung and Sabrina begin a physical relationship, which oddly helps her. With the help of Dr. Jung, Sabrina is able to move forward with her life and begin her studies at the university.

Dr. Freud and Dr. Jung‘s relationship changes as the movie progresses. In the beginning they are colleagues, but Dr. Freud begins to assert the superiority of his methods and does not listen to Dr. Jung’s challenges of his theories. The two have several meeting and exchange letters over the years, but Dr. Freud is steadfast in his belief of psychoanalysis. His refusal to allow Dr. Jung to psychoanalyze him, something Freud had been doing to Jung throughout the years, causes a rift to develop. The two men cease communication as neither man is willing to change their beliefs.

I enjoyed this movie, the acting was superb. Keira Knightly was quite convincing as the mentally disturbed Sabrina. The character is most enjoyed was Otto Gross, he brought a humorous tone to the seriousness of the movie. Unfortunately, I do not fully understand how he was able to change the morality of Dr. Jung so much. This movie is rated R, mostly for the brief nudity. It is helpful to have an interest in psychology to be able to have a good grasp on the overall theme of the movie.

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If anyone else watches this movie I would like to hear your opinion.

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