Review of Goya's Ghosts (2006) by Yashoda H — 21 Dec 2008
Goya's Ghosts was released in 2006 and I had it on my DVD list for quite sometime, but never got around to actually watching it. Now that I've seen it, I'm glad I kept putting it off. The main flaw in this movie is an absence of detail.
It jumps from one character to the next, never giving enough substance to any one set of scenes to allow the involvement of those watching. Because of that you don't connect with any of the characters.
You don't get to the point where you care. Either the main actor is gone just as the movie seems it's going to redeem itself, or their actions are despicable and you're not inclined to anyway.
Goya's refusal to go very far to help Ines is a good example. His refusal to commit himself further mirrors the overall tone of his part. The essence of who Goya was didn't materialize, other than his actions, or lack thereof, proving him to be more self-centered than anything else.
This review of Goya's Ghosts (2006) was written by Yashoda H on 21 Dec 2008.
Goya's Ghosts has generally received positive reviews.
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