Review of The Dancer Upstairs (2002) by Michael P — 07 Nov 2010
The Dancer Upstairs hangs almost everything on direction, photography and the stellar talents of Javier Bardem, and it almost works. Unfortunately, the adaptation doesn't quite hang together on the screen.
There are just too many unanswered questions, too many unexplained actions, too many coincidences. But this is so close to working that I wonder why John Malkovich hasn't directed another feature since.
He definitely has the eye for the job.
This review of The Dancer Upstairs (2002) was written by Michael P on 07 Nov 2010.
The Dancer Upstairs has generally received positive reviews.
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