Review of Lust for Life (1956) by Arianeta L — 29 Nov 2009

Really good bio on the life of Vincent Van Gogh. Kirk Douglas does an amazing job.

This review of Lust for Life (1956) was written by Arianeta L on 29 Nov 2009.

Lust for Life has generally received positive reviews.

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By Nate T (451) on 30 Jan 2017

Vincente Minnelli's visually masterful telling of the story of impressionist painter Vincent Van Gogh boasts of fine performances by Kirk Douglas,…

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By Sean P (1,027) on 30 Dec 2017

Lust for Life picks up the life of Vincent Van Gogh as he is first rejected for a position as a priest…

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By Joel A (1,152) on 09 Oct 2012

A fascinating & turbulent biopic of the legendary painter Vincent Van Gogh…

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By Les E (496) on 07 Aug 2014

A wonderful score really added to the passion. It seemed as if Douglas put his soul into his part and he gained the plaudits he deserved…

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By Andrew G (1,437) on 26 May 2012

Kirk Douglas was born for this role. The film is beautifully composed with vibrant performances and a colorful mise-en-scen…

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By Scott R (2,451) on 12 Dec 2012

Gave me insights into the painter I never saw before…

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By Ricardo M (270) on 09 Aug 2010

Se nÃ£o Ã© Ãºtil como cinebiografia, pela sua fidelidade a respeito de Van Gogh, ao menos Ã© um eficiente drama sobre um homem que…

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By Charles S (1,252) on 20 Feb 2011

Hard to say anything new, except that the intro given by one of the DIA curators explained that at one point (while Van Gogh is in Paris),…

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By Calvin C (583) on 29 Jul 2013

The creative eye of Vincente Minnelli is enough to see this film, but to have Kirk Douglas and Anthony Quinn makes it more of a must-see…

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