Review of Black Orpheus (1959) by Bryan T — 11 Jan 2008

This is one of my favorite films ever. Great music and plot concept. Watch it or your life is incomplete.

This review of Black Orpheus (1959) was written by Bryan T on 11 Jan 2008.

Black Orpheus has generally received very positive reviews.

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Brazil. Just does something to my spirit…

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