Review of Mysteries of Lisbon (2010) by Shawn M — 06 Apr 2012

Even though it's a 2-DVD set that runs about 4 1/2 hours, this epic tale didn't feel long. (We watched it over 2 nights.) Set in the mid-19th century Portugal, it's the story of an orphan boy unraveling the truth about his parents.

But it's actually mysteries wrapped in new mysteries, with a labyrinth of characters whose tales intertwine. The conclusion was a surprise, but once this last mystery was revealed, it made so much sense! The dialog is primarily in Portuguese, as well as some French.

Although the English subtitles are well done, there are places where the fast pace of dialog makes it difficult to read them quickly enough.