Review of El Cid (1961) by Jonathan Rosenbaum for Chicago Reader — 14 Oct 2017
Thanks to Anthony Mann's splendid eye for landscape, composition, and spectacle—in particular his striking use of the edges of the 'Scope frame, a facet (among others) that is totally lost on TV and video—this is a rousing and often stirring show.
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This review of El Cid (1961) was written by Jonathan Rosenbaum and published by Chicago Reader on 14 Oct 2017.
El Cid has generally received positive reviews.
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