Review of Carmen (2023) by Fay Watson for Total Film — 23 May 2023
Despite the leads’ chemistry, Carmen doesn’t manage to turn these sparks of brilliance into something bigger. The focus on dance over dialogue doesn't help a meandering plot that never feels like it’s getting anywhere.
And while the Mexican/US border offers ripe context for political discourse, the script only scratches the thematic surface.
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This review of Carmen (2023) was written by Fay Watson and published by Total Film on 23 May 2023.
Carmen has generally received mixed reviews.
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