Review of Arabesque (1966) by Grace Glueck for New York Times — 20 May 2005
Producer-director, Stanley Donen, apparently goes on the theory that in a chase movie the plot should only be used as a framework, for visual entertainments. Arabesque provides those, all right—Op photography, lush décor, gimmicky locations and hairraising pursuits.
And, of course, Sophia Loren, a stunning bit of animated scenery who is not called upon to act but to Dior.
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This review of Arabesque (1966) was written by Grace Glueck and published by New York Times on 20 May 2005.
Arabesque has generally received mixed reviews.
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