Review of Pandora's Box (1929) by Roberto D — 24 Aug 2009

When a myth becomes a movie and a movie becomes a myth.

This review of Pandora's Box (1929) was written by Roberto D on 24 Aug 2009.

Pandora's Box has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Evan H (764) on 18 Apr 2012

One of the best silent movies ever! The acting, direction and fast paced scenes make this movie to die for! Louise Brooks was so sexy…

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By Oliver E (195) on 31 Mar 2013

I struggled through most of the beginning but it very much so redeems itself in the end. I walked away liking it…

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By Edith N (976) on 10 Mar 2013

Louise Brooks makes a superb role being the woman leading you into a tragic life of interest, desire, lust and love…

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By Gary B (698) on 04 Feb 2011

The most intense film I've seen from the silent era to date…

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By Christian D (282) on 04 Dec 2016

Pandora's Box is an undoubtedly influential and brave movie (for the time), featuring heavy themes, an elaborate storyline, and G.W…

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By Helena M (211) on 13 Dec 2011

Probably one of the top silent movies. It will be difficult to forget how Louise Brooks performed here…

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By Jochen W (210) on 22 Oct 2010

Brooks plays a girl who plays around with men, she doesn't want to be thought of as a prostitute or anything though, she never goes with guys…

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By Simona B (58) on 02 Nov 2010

Pandora's Box is a difficult movie to love: it does not have a single likeable character…

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By Gerardo R (85) on 24 Apr 2012

It's about 20-30 minutes too long, but the idea behind the film is solid, and the faces of each of the actors say thousands of words (which…

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By Katie L (467) on 31 Mar 2011

A movie that was considered shocking at the time of its original release, because of the mention of prostitution, lesbianism, and murder…

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