Review of Blancanieves (2012) by Valori F — 17 Jan 2015

A great movie and interesting spin on Snow White!

This review of Blancanieves (2012) was written by Valori F on 17 Jan 2015.

Blancanieves has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Marion S (35) on 30 Dec 2013

A Spanish twist of the tale of Snow White, Silent , filmed in black & white and set in 20s Spain in the world of bullfighting…

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By Kelvin C (11) on 29 Dec 2013

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By Elizabeth Weitzman (1,905) for New York Daily News (5,623) on 27 Nov 2013

We're not in Disney's world. Berger knows his Grimm, and he suffuses his entrancing fairy tale with a moving sense of melancholy…

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By Paris T (23) on 28 Nov 2013

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By Dennis Harvey (1,137) for Variety (12,700) on 27 Nov 2013

This year's crowded field of Snow White movies has a winner, at least in terms of quality, in Pablo Berger's delightful Blancanieves…

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By Josh Larsen (2,042) for LarsenOnFilm (1,412) on 04 Dec 2013

recreates the broadness of early silent films without capturing their artistry…

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By Dan M (2,128) on 02 Jun 2014

Silent. Monochrome. Gorgeous. One of the two standout films that I have watched this year and very highly recommended. Bonus: bullfighting dwarves…

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By Pradipta D (17) on 22 Jan 2014

The most beautiful version of Snow White story I've ever watched…

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