Right now I'm almost done with Through a Glass Darkly, which didn't impress me the way I thought. Bergman's general display of atmosphere and psychoanalysis seem a bit watered down. The family drama is perfectly appropriate and well developed, however, and it helps that the actors are very good at what they do. But it's light on plot. For me, movies that are light on plot need to make up for it in events, like La Dolce Vita. So while there are things about Through a Glass Darkly that are professional, I think it only barely manages to be a completely worthwhile experience that makes the best of its abilities despite the shortcomings. It's slightly better than The Virgin Spring.
By the way, if you want to know what I expect from psychological dramas, my favorite Bergman movie is The Seventh Seal.
By the way, if you want to know what I expect from psychological dramas, my favorite Bergman movie is The Seventh Seal.