Review of Carmen Jones (1954) by A. B. S — 09 Apr 2007

Dorothy Dandridge is sultry, seductive, sassy, sophisticated, and sexy! Wonderful musical/film.

This review of Carmen Jones (1954) was written by A. B. S on 09 Apr 2007.

Carmen Jones has generally received positive reviews.

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By Dave Kehr (1,442) for Chicago Reader (7,190) on 06 Sep 2013

Impeccably liberal in its time, the film has not aged gracefully, although Dorothy Dandridge's performance in the lead remains a testimony…

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By Kevin J (569) on 01 Jun 2012

Dorothy Dandridge was the first black woman nominated for an Academy Award in Best Actress category, 47 years before Halle Berry won the award…

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By Michael W. Phillips, Jr. (528) for Goatdog's Movies (527) on 30 Sep 2009

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By Kevin R (2,184) on 24 Nov 2011

I saw this because of lengendary actors, dorthy dandrige and harry belafonte, and found myself interested in their younger screen selves…

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By Rorshach S (300) on 06 Apr 2014

While the singing can get atrocious at times, fine performances, particularly Dorothy Dandrige's, and an unconventional plot keep Carmen Jones…

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By Wes L (156) on 13 Nov 2009

DOROTHY DANDRIDGE For role in 'Carmen Jones', Dorothy Dandridge was the first black actress to be nominated for Best Actress academy award…

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By Paul D (6,077) on 10 May 2009

A unique film in its own right, but it is also at the same time an excellent adaptation and variation on the opera Carmen…

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By Wezul S (323) on 01 Oct 2013

A musical tragedy about a heartbreaking homewrecking trollop who ends up breaking the wrong heart. Great music, boring story…

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By Adam R (2,773) on 10 Feb 2010

Dandridge is hot; underrated musical adaptation. I'd like to see them do this with more operas - although keep the score at difficult notes…

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By Nate W (531) on 27 Aug 2009

It was with her terrific turn as a spicy seductress in Carmen Jones that Dorothy Dandridge went from screen star to screen legend…

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