Greetings
Greetings

Greetings

1968Movie87 minEnglish

Three friends in New York City discuss how to dodge the draft and Vietnam, JFK's assassination, voyeurism, computer dating, and everything else.

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IMDb6.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes60%
Director: Brian De PalmaGenres: Comedy, Drama, Satire

Plot Summary

This satirical comedy follows a group of young people in New York City as they navigate their relationships, explore their sexuality, and grapple with the Vietnam War. The film uses voyeuristic and experimental techniques to capture the counterculture zeitgeist of the late 1960s, blending humor with poignant social commentary. It features a young Robert De Niro in an early, memorable role.

Critical Reception

Greetings was met with mixed to positive reviews, appreciated for its raw energy, experimental style, and biting satire of American society and the Vietnam War. Some critics found its unconventional narrative and explicit content jarring, while others lauded its provocative nature and comedic timing.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its bold, anti-establishment satire and experimental filmmaking.
  • Noted for its provocative exploration of sexuality and the socio-political climate of the late 60s.
  • Some found its edgy humor and unconventional structure to be challenging.

Google audience: Audience reception on Google is not readily available, but critical reviews highlight its success as a daring and humorous take on its era.

Fun Fact

Robert De Niro's role as the hustler who spies on couples was one of his earliest film appearances, predating his more famous collaborations with Martin Scorsese.

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