The Best Intentions by Stephen Farber The Best Intentions, Ingmar Bergman's account of his parents' courtship and marriage, is also the story of every marriage in which two strong-willed lovers overcome fierce family opposition only to find themselves in mortal combat with each other. At once vividly particularized and universal, this is one of Bergman's masterworks, eloquently realized by director Bille August and a flawless cast. What did you think of this movie? Sound off in the Movie Forum.