Review of Blancanieves (2012) by Brandon D — 09 Mar 2016

One of the most riveting movies I have ever seen.

This review of Blancanieves (2012) was written by Brandon D on 09 Mar 2016.

Blancanieves has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Zack F (341) on 02 Mar 2014

Blancanieves is a beautiful silent black and white depiction of Snow White in the world of bull fighting…

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By Dennis Harvey (1,137) for Variety (12,700) on 27 Nov 2013

This year's crowded field of Snow White movies has a winner, at least in terms of quality, in Pablo Berger's delightful Blancanieves…

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By Bianca J (30) on 23 Aug 2014

Never seen a movie like this, EXTREMELY beautiful. Life doesn't always a fairytale ending…

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By Özkan T (178) on 09 Dec 2013

Tutarsizliklari ve sonunda melodrama donmesini goz ardi edebilirseniz, guzel bir deneme olmus…

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By Wesley Morris (1,967) for Grantland (318) on 03 Jan 2014

What Berger does with the actors, the sight gags, the close-ups, the music, the photography is close to perfection…

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By Paris T (23) on 28 Nov 2013

Breathtaking. Pablo Berger is heavily influenced by Buñuel and it shows in the casting and the cinematography…

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By Giorgos T (188) on 13 Apr 2014

Well acted. Interesting story. The idea to make it a silent movie is just genius. Simply a great film…

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By Thomas W (1,104) on 25 Nov 2013

Snow White and the Huntsman and Mirror Mirror were not the only two Snow White-inspired films of last year…

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Beautiful and seemingly extravagant, each of its shots really dazzles…

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By Marvin B (403) on 15 Feb 2014

Beautiful and lyrical this folklore adaptation of the well-known fairy-tale will leave you breathless..Definitely a must-see…

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