Review of Bossa Nova (2000) by Megan B — 19 Apr 2006

This is a superb movie. Awesome Brazilian actors.

This review of Bossa Nova (2000) was written by Megan B on 19 Apr 2006.

Bossa Nova has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Carrie Rickey (1,198) for Philadelphia Inquirer (3,920) on 13 Jan 2012

The story is slender, but the Brazilian settings are exquisite and lilting tunes by Antonio Carlos Jobim cast a spell over the entire enterprise…

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By William Arnold (1,101) for Seattle Post-Intelligencer (2,422) on 28 May 2011

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Despite the frivolous feel, it's clear the director intends for Bossa Nova to be a love letter to his two passions: Brazil and his leading…

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By Peter Stack (261) for San Francisco Chronicle (7,630) on 02 Apr 2008

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By Mj J (10) on 23 Jan 2008

Eumir deodato's musical score in this film is superb…

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By Lisa Alspector (408) for Chicago Reader (7,190) on 15 Jan 2006

The coincidences that bring some characters together and keep others apart in this romantic comedy are plotted with musical grace…

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One of the most warmly beguiling romantic comedies the Southern Hemisphere has sent our way in ages…

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By Barry C (212) on 21 Sep 2010

A true romance / comedy that can be enjoyed by all. One of the best romance movies I've seen in a long time…

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By Desson Thomson (1,673) for Washington Post (9,851) on 01 Nov 2008

Unromantic, nonsexual and hellaciously dull…

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By Veronica C (84) on 26 Oct 2007

Buenisima, su musica, fotografia y personajes juegan como las olas en la playa de Brazil, facil de ver. Una de mis favoritas…

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