Review of The Cotton Club (1984) by Eric H — 09 May 2013
The best reconstruction of an era with music and romance - could feel "Cotton Club" of old Harlem. Remar as "Dutch" was exceptional.Dance numbers accurate and lovingly filmed. The photography, music, dance, editing, acting all combined to make an exceptional piece.
This is one of the greatest tributes to Gregory Hines and all the old "hoofers". A wonderfully shot and evenly composed film. The ending was strange but replicated old movie endings (a la Ziegfield).
This is definitely a dancer's movie - the Hoofers Club scene is worth price of movie. It is the "Fred Astaire" movie of tap. New York -Hollywood connection of movies. I have seen many historic "race" movies.
This is the apotheosis and very realistic. This is probably one of the best modern movies to capture an era musically, dance, and drama. It is of "Showboat" caliber and has aged beautifully.
A Classic.
This review of The Cotton Club (1984) was written by Eric H on 09 May 2013.
The Cotton Club has generally received positive reviews.
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