It is a performances centric movie

The film creates a perfect balance between action and depth of basic needs, in the midst of an infertile atmosphere.

what a terribly boring film. I'm sorry but this is absolutely not deserving of best picture and will be forgotten quickly. Entertaining and engaging cinema? No. Nothing performances with flat faces and mistaking silence for subtlety.

The movie turns out to be a little better than the average. Starting from a romantic formula often seen in the cinema, it ends in the most predictable (and somewhat bland) way.

I heard of the book about this movie, and I heard of the 1946 version of the movie. Honestly, it didn't really inspire me. But I do think that this would really please other people. The story did make sense, I am familiar with the actor Bill Murray, and... that was pretty much it. Even though I haven't seen a lot of good reviews about this movie, and that may be because some have seen the original movie and probably have read the book as well, but in my opinion the movie was just alright in my eyes. And this coming from somebody who really isn't into romance and drama. And that is pretty much my gripe with this film. I am not the one for romance and drama. The whole searching for the meaning of life thing was a good taste on the story, but after he comes back, then this movie just takes a huge turn. One that I did not enjoy. Overall, it was OK. But maybe if I read the book, or watched the first movie, then I would probably have a different opinion.

This movie is a great testimonial to the idea that life is complex and people handle it(or refuse to) in different ways. Bill Murray's character finds out that there is much more to life and that it can be very difficult to face. There were characters hiding behind drugs and alcohol or the shallow trappings of high society. The posted quote of Murray's character about his fellow ambulance driver does not contain the most important part. The driver had always written off other killed people as "Liars" and "they won't be missed". Bill Murray labels him as a liar and says that he won't be missed. This is a fundamental of PTSD. One does not have to face the grief and horror if they can diminish the person/enemy/friend in any way. As far as the whole movie's meaning, you sort out what or who is important in your life and cast away the rest. I thank Summerset Maugham and Bill Murray for bringing this movie to life for me. I was 20 and quite shallow when it came out. I am 47 now and living a life that I could not have predicted.

This is a horrible take on the book. How could anyone cast Bill Murray in this role. If you have not read the book it would not matter perhaps. If you have read the book then do not waste your time. I really like Bill Murray but NOT in this role. The role of Maughnam is missing and was important to the story. Sophie did not play such a strong role in the book. The movie abbreviated the book and in exchange you wind up with a limp, wrong story. What enlightenment? Line up a bunch of books. I'm wondering if they really read the book or simply did a remake of the original movie.The only enjoyable part of the movie would be the Indian music.

I've never seen the original "Razor's Edge" with Tyrone but I guess I'll have to look it up.I feel badly for Bill Murray because he must have a hard time living up to his expectations of himself. It must be difficult to be so excellent.I'm a fan, apparently. I think if you don't like Bill Murray, there's got to be something wrong with you.I saw this film at a time when I had no expectations of anything (my twenties) and was impressed by all the elements of the film: the acting, humor, message, cinematography, casting, etc., even though I knew nothing about anything. I loved that Larry made a promise to Isabel then had to regretfully go back on it rather than try to be faithful to a stupid promise. It's a mark of maturity to believe it's a man's prerogative to change his mind, I believe. Of course, he delayed commitment in the first place, a smart move.I loved when Larry said to Isabel at the end, so perfectly, "you just don't get it" when he really wanted to kill her, I would imagine.It was excellent when he responds to Denholm Elliot's, "an itinerant..." with "fishmonger?" and then he goes on to make his final moments happy ones. Denholm was excellent as the 2nd class snob with a heart.I love at the end of the film when Bill is vaulting up the steps at Montmartre. He makes vaulting look easy.This is a spiritual film that succeeds by not taking itself too seriously. RAZOR's EDGE has been described as BM's dramatic turning point but, even then, he was smart enough not to forget the comedy and to not get overly dramatic, i.e., when he was mourning the death of his real-life brother. Brian was also excellent as the cynical superior officer. Both Murrays are excellent at manifesting darkness when it's required. Apparently.I loved the scene where Isabel tempts Sophie with the fantastic wine, she was so cold and pitiless. Catherine Hicks was excellent as the cutie with a darkside agenda and Theresa Russell was never better than as the "betrayed by life" sexpot.This, to me, isn't just a good movie, it should be mandatory viewing in high school. It teaches with charm and brings great literature to life.