Review of The Tango Lesson (1997) by Michelle D — 09 Jan 2012

Watched this on IFC. Loved how intimate it was.

This review of The Tango Lesson (1997) was written by Michelle D on 09 Jan 2012.

The Tango Lesson has generally received positive reviews.

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By Annabel K (9) on 24 Oct 2007

Loved the story, the dance and the photography/filming, who could not want to tango after watching this…

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By Hans L (60) on 12 Oct 2007

Overrated, fake artsy, pretentious and neurotic yet ultimately shallow, but worth watching for the Libertango sequence…

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By Marina R (37) on 06 Aug 2007

A beautiful movie for all tango lovers - music, dancing, everything.. Made me want to see other movies by Sally Potter…

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By Katerina B (5) on 15 Sep 2007

Breathtaking Tango. I like one of the last scenes when they dance tango in four…

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By Emre A (35) on 08 Nov 2007

What a talent of Sally Potter! The magic of Tango told so real without show-offs. Careography was excellent…

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