Review of Farinelli (1994) by Byron B — 28 Mar 2010

True sotry based on true life story of one of the most renowned male castrato of all time, Farinelli. One of the best films I've ever watched in years...

This review of Farinelli (1994) was written by Byron B on 28 Mar 2010.

Farinelli has generally received positive reviews.

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By Renée W (95) on 21 Nov 2007

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By Ilias K (6) on 29 Dec 2007

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As a movie it was made well, but I had to take off points because all I kept thinking was, It's really sick that anyone would do this to little…

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Visualy perfect, perfect acting, perfect scenery, perfect music. a perfect movie…

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My first and formost reason for liking this film is the music. Some of it is HÃ¤ndel and its just stunning…

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No llega a emocionar cuando lo intenta y mucho te tiene que gustar la Ã³pera para disfrutarla a tope. Un poco floja sin ser mala…

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Boring. It didn't get me. I didn't get it…

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