Review of The Dancer Upstairs (2002) by Stephen M — 16 Oct 2007
A hugely promising directorial debut by John Malkovich, this is a stunning political thriller. Javier Bardem is perfect as an ambitious police captain, saddled with a materialistic wife, who finds himself falling for his daughter's dancing teacher while hunting for a revolutionary leader in an unnamed Latin American state.
Intelligent, disturbing, suspenseful, romantic and, finally, moving, the film is perfectly paced and very well photographed. Strongly recommended.
This review of The Dancer Upstairs (2002) was written by Stephen M on 16 Oct 2007.
The Dancer Upstairs has generally received positive reviews.
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