Review of Carmen Jones (1954) by Les E — 20 Apr 2014

My Favorite Film Is 1941's Citizen Kane.

This review of Carmen Jones (1954) was written by Les E on 20 Apr 2014.

Carmen Jones has generally received positive reviews.

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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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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 Kevin D (1,252) on 13 Jun 2012

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By Sylvester E (218) on 13 Oct 2010

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By Rakeem M (66) on 09 May 2009

Dorothy Dandridge should be considered a national treasure…

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By Virginia Graham (38) for The Spectator (1,162) on 18 Jun 2018

As a play with music by Bizet one can forget that he and Mr…

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By James H (4,675) on 06 Jan 2010

Just horrible...really has no plot, and the fact that the main character is so unlikeable makes it hard to watch...it is predictable, and overall…

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By Samantha S (1,257) on 30 Mar 2010

Superb musical with outstanding cast - but why didn't they let Dorothy Dandridge do her own singing…

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By Alex S (2,786) on 11 Jun 2013

Despite the music sucking (and being dubbed), Dorothy Dandridge and Harry Belafonte are great. It's just that I can't with the story…

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By Kandis A (182) on 09 May 2013

One of my favorite movies! Such an amazing plot and cast…

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