Review of The Tango Lesson (1997) by Sarah H — 09 Jun 2007

A little banal at times. However, the beautiful cinematography and treatment of the soundtrack more than make up for this.

This review of The Tango Lesson (1997) was written by Sarah H on 09 Jun 2007.

The Tango Lesson has generally received positive reviews.

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By Christine F (82) on 23 Sep 2007

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By Katerina B (5) on 15 Sep 2007

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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

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