i have always kind of dismiss this movie a sensationalist 60 hipness . but see it today in the 21st century and knowing that there be as far a i know no movie today that even come close to approach the examination of marriage or love or friendship that bob carol ted and alice do i feel like i have accidentally stumble on a forgotten gem . from the opening frame of the commune or retreat there be not a dull moment in the film . it seem quaint to think of people discuss thing like what they honestly think and feel about one another since we be much more socially advanced today ( ha ha ) . i think every married couple should see this movie if for nothing else than the conversation that be sure to ensue afterwards . great performance by the four main player . in fact revelatory act especially by natalie wood since she probably have the most to lose by appear in the film a la brando in last tango . not that this be a heavy movie it isn not but that doesn not mean it be not think provoking . the actor here seem to hit no false note . plus the cinematography of charles lang be like be transport right back to 1969 .