Review of The Umbrellas of Cherbourg (1964) by Casey T — 14 Sep 2007

Technicolor dream boat, some of the best opening credits in all french cinema.

This review of The Umbrellas of Cherbourg (1964) was written by Casey T on 14 Sep 2007.

The Umbrellas of Cherbourg has generally received very positive reviews.

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By George P (495) on 25 Dec 2014

Rising from the banal to a shattering finale The Umbrellas Of Cherbourg is one of the finest musicals ever made…

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By Aaron G (813) on 02 Jul 2016

Perhaps the most fabulously colorful film imaginable, and the film achieved the impossible for me, it made me accept its use of singing throughout…

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By Gaku S (19) on 16 Apr 2015

I have never expected to watch this movie again. Thanks for Hulu Plus ( The Criterion collection )…

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By Greg W (4,011) on 11 Apr 2015

Ok musical but everyone sings no one speaks…

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By Andrew B (2,971) on 15 Jan 2015

Finally got around to watching this classic, a favorite of my wife and grandfather…

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By Michael W (3,003) on 12 Oct 2015

The first thing you notice is the bright colors and the the wonderful score…

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The story is what makes this film great. It's a story that all of us can relate to on a certain level…

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By Mark S (2,772) on 30 May 2012

I can't claim to like this as much as its legendary reputation perhaps signifies I should, but it's certainly quite original, I'll give it…

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By Guilherme M (21) on 31 Jul 2012

Les Parapluies de Cherbourg's vivid colors, score and its simplistic story make this my favorite musical ever. Impossible not to fall in love with…

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