Review of Blancanieves (2012) by Ben E — 25 Apr 2013

A true masterpiece in every sense of the world. Beautifully shot, wonderfully acted and just overall a truly beautiful and wonderful film.

This review of Blancanieves (2012) was written by Ben E on 25 Apr 2013.

Blancanieves has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Valori F (4) on 17 Jan 2015

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By Millo T (667) on 17 Nov 2014

Risky bet, that I do not know if it has gone on in a good way yet. More curious by photography and actors than for the story itself…

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By Eduardo S (213) on 14 Apr 2014

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By Sherry Z (55) on 24 Jan 2014

OK. Didn't it was a silent movie going in. The ending was ridiculously sad…

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By Akash S (166) on 10 Sep 2014

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By Stefano C (730) on 28 Mar 2018

A much darker version (or probably more faithful to the original in mood?) of the famous tale this time placed in Spain…

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By Zack F (341) on 02 Mar 2014

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What Berger does with the actors, the sight gags, the close-ups, the music, the photography is close to perfection…

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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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