Review of Black Orpheus (1959) by Jon G — 30 Sep 2007

One of the most beautiful films I have ever seen. Music is phenomenal. Heartbreaking and stunning.

This review of Black Orpheus (1959) was written by Jon G on 30 Sep 2007.

Black Orpheus has generally received very positive reviews.

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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 Adam R (2,773) on 15 Jan 2011

Great film but without the last quarter it would just be a great looking good film instead of a very good film…

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

Awesome soundtrack, tragic story, great characters…

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By Nathaniel B (335) on 24 Oct 2012

I liked this spin on the tale of Orpheus and Eurydice. Though the dialogue is scarce, the characters and visuals are rich…

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By Brandon M (1,068) on 04 Dec 2013

The strongest element here is the lighting. Orpheus looks fantastic despite it's broad performances…

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By Steve H (1,232) on 20 Jan 2012

Though far from a dramatic masterpiece (and it doesn't help the film's weighty material is carried by an amateur cast), the film works fine…

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By Kate Muir (612) for Times (UK) (2,458) on 23 Dec 2016

In terms of sheer sun-kissed pulchritude, Black Orpheus was like nothing seen before when it exploded with its bossa nova soundtrack in 1959,…

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This has to be one of the most beautiful and colorful movies I've ever seen. And I mean beautiful in every sense of the word…

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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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