bcta be a smart and well write and subtle and and at the same time and emotionally engage satire of the 60 generation . it begin with something perfectly symbolic of it theme represent an encounter session ( though you might want to fast forward through the annoy 2 to 3 minute sequence of a car barrel up the southern cal hill to the strain of a truly obnoxious version of handel halleluiah chorus that precede it while it the film only weak point ) . at this hilltop therapy facility and bob and carol be get to know themselves and each other and on a very deep level and through total honesty . part of the greatness of this movie be demonstrate in the way this scene be shot represent it look a bit like cinema verite and but it be in fact largely scripted film making ( with a bit of improv ) . it funny and and at the same time and a little touching . the whole movie be like that . carol be utterly convert to what she learn in therapy and and begin spread the word to others and include friend ted and alice . a lot of the movie humor be generate by the fact that ted and alice and while young and try to be with it and be really and at heart and a little uptight . and their relationship and a one very funny and and and at the same time and tense sequence demonstrates and be just a bit strained . the new spirit of total honesty that the character embrace eventually lead them to some very surprising place . this be a style of gentle satire one doesn not see currently and except maybe in documentary . it allow you to laugh at the character foible and care about them at the same time .