Stars: George C. Scott, Julie Christie, Richard Chamberlain.
Best Quote: My name's Petulia Danner. I've been married for six months and I haven't had an affair yet.
On the surface, Petulia is a rather cold, if energetic, story about two lost souls: a divorced doctor and an unhappy socialite who can't seem to leave her rich, abusive, husband. Neither - as written - is particularly likable. However, the actors improve their characters. The oddly beautiful Julie Christie, makes her "Kooky" character touchingly sad - while Scott adds warmth to his character's toughness.
But does the movie have a deeper meaning? Perhaps its that materialism and sexual freedom have a downside. Or maybe not. In any case, it held my interest. Additional positives: fine acting by everyone, nice SF location. and flashy (both backwards and forwards) direction that keeps the plot moving. Summary: A forgotten gem of fine acting, Petulia can be viewed as a high-grade 60s soap opera or something deeper. Either way, its worth a look.
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