Review of Désirée (1954) by Kjirstin T — 10 Jun 2007

Brando = HOT Napoleon... nothing else to say.

This review of Désirée (1954) was written by Kjirstin T on 10 Jun 2007.

Désirée has generally received positive reviews.

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By Mel L (144) on 14 Oct 2007

Defalarca tekrar seyredebilrim. film mi gÃ¼zeldi yoksa yanÄ±mdaki mi? TartÄ±Å?Ä±lrÄ± yanÄ±mdakii yok ama film haÄ?laa gÃ¼zel :):)…

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This story framed as a historical account of the only woman to stand up to Napoleon doesn't quite conquer our interest, though it is itself…

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By James H (4,675) on 12 Apr 2010

62/100. Highly fictionalized account of the loves of Napoleon. Curious casting, particularly Marlon Brando as the famed emperor…

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By Karen W (242) on 01 Mar 2007

HOLY CRAP THATS MY NAME!!!!!!!!This movie is pretty good.Marlon Brando seriously does look like Napoleon Bonaparte…

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By Gvnfire X (1) on 20 Mar 2007

It would be hard for me to accept any other portrayal of Napolean Boaparte, after witnessing Marlon Brando's performance…

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Definately one of the sub-par Brando films this one is about Desiree Clary first fiancee to Napoleon…

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Good epic historical drama of sorts well the hollywood version of the rise & fall of napoleon…

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Way too overdramatic and unnatural--mostly Jean Simmons' first scenes. Besides Brando, the acting was pretty poor…

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