Review of Last Tango in Paris (1972) by Andre T — 03 Sep 2011
Directed by Bernardo Bertolucci which portrays a recent American widower who takes up an anonymous sexual relationship with a young, soon-to-be-married Parisian woman. It stars Marlon Brando, Maria Schneider, and Jean-Pierre Léaud.
The film's raw portrayal of sexual violence and emotional turmoil led to international controversy and drew various levels of government censorship. The MPAA gave the film an X rating upon release in the United States.
After revisions were made to the MPAA ratings code, it was classified as an NC-17 in 1997. MGM released a censored R-rated cut in 1981. The film has its NC-17 rating for "some explicit sexual content.
"Despite the polemic , this movie is an exercise of majestic directing and film making, with an exquisit performance by Marlon Brando.
This review of Last Tango in Paris (1972) was written by Andre T on 03 Sep 2011.
Last Tango in Paris has generally received positive reviews.
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