Review of Goya's Ghosts (2006) by Bea M — 13 Feb 2009

Amazing movie in an incredible performance of Natalie Portman. Loved it.

This review of Goya's Ghosts (2006) was written by Bea M on 13 Feb 2009.

Goya's Ghosts has generally received positive reviews.

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By Phenor (1) on 29 Jul 2013

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The film's seriousness of intent is unimpeachable – Forman and Carriere see disturbing echoes of the modern world in 18th-century Spain --…

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