Review of Last Tango in Paris (1972) by Harold R — 03 Sep 2007

Incredible film about love, loss and the greiving process. Memorable cinematograhy and soundtrack. Spoiler alert: You will see Brando's naked ass...

This review of Last Tango in Paris (1972) was written by Harold R on 03 Sep 2007.

Last Tango in Paris has generally received positive reviews.

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Another great example of filmmaking.They don't shoot like this anymore...sigh…

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The sex here isn't all that sensual. It's a vehicle for aggression, and more importantly, something to hide in, to forget loss and grief…

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I found the film to be dull and pretentious, also the whole film is in French and subtitled…

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A film that loses all interest and is even quite unbearable when Brando is not on screen. [Full review in Spanish]…

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