Review of Black Orpheus (1959) by Cigale — 26 Sep 2008

This movie initiated my love affair with foreign cinema!!! A classic love story told with a contemporary Brazilian twist! Marpessa Dawn is breathtaking!!!

This review of Black Orpheus (1959) was written by Cigale on 26 Sep 2008.

Black Orpheus has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Andy F (912) on 05 Mar 2017

A vibrant retelling of the Orpheus story. The Carnival is the perfect backdrop for increasing chaos and the foreboding that comes with it…

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By David L (3,419) on 12 Jul 2016

Even though the characterization isn't great and the music is overwhelming, Black Orpheus is still such a strong, really memorable experience…

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By Krunoslav K (12) on 04 Apr 2011

Megamovie, ancient myth transposed to the opposite place on Earth, Brazil, against a backdrop of carnival frenzy results in a perfect concoction…

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By Conor B (93) on 28 Nov 2010

Unrelatable and dull; I couldn't get into it…

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By Jay K. R (59) on 01 Jun 2015

Awesome soundtrack, tragic story, great characters…

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By Carl T (146) on 06 Nov 2015

Loved this movie, because it is everything an adaptation of any myth, novel, etc. should be…

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By Valeria P (338) on 26 Sep 2012

Of course it's dated, but it is still beautiful. The music is impeccable, and the photography makes me dream of what Rio used to be…

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By Harpreet S (317) on 14 Oct 2010

Beautiful adaptation of one of my favorite stories, the legend of Orpheus and Eurydice. Fantastic imagery and motifs…

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By Matthew F. J (1,288) on 31 Oct 2015

Wonderful adaptation and retelling of the Orpheus / Eurydice myth, transposed during the Carnival of Rio Do Janeiro in the late 50's…

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By Kim M (582) on 01 Mar 2018

Director Marcel Camus grabs us from the outset in this film, with the energy of samba music playing as women return to their village carrying…

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