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Nov 21, 2023WritingInStone rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
The more Javier Bardem I watch the less I like him. I cannot find a word to describe his very very strange and annoying accent. Someone said he talks like Count Dracula. I think that makes sense, since his accent makes me immediately not…
Jul 28, 202210000mefest rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Very original, interesting and moving period story of a young girl caught in the middle of religious and political corruption of the Napoleon and Spanish Inquisition era.
Jul 02, 2022chambecc rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
So, conceptually, this movie is interesting: using the life and work of Francisco de Goya as the backdrop for a plot about him trying to rescue a muse for a painting of his. I am a sucker for a good period piece. The thing is... the plot…
Mar 23, 2022Punnoval rated this title 0.5 out of 5 stars
Milos Forman (the least talented of the Czech "refugee" directors) had his last Hollywood movie as a variant on sexual abuse among inquisition advocates. Portman is super-bimbotic and Bardem overacts fearlessly with his "Count Dracula"…
Feb 27, 2022PetraL rated this title 2.5 out of 5 stars
Not a pleasant movie to watch.
Mar 05, 2019kfhoz rated this title 1.5 out of 5 stars
Depressing and brutal. I guess it was educational because I did not know anything about those tortuous works of Goya's. Now I know more than I want to!
Mar 16, 2018Janice21383 rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
I agree with many of the commenters here: it is a chaotic mix of fiction and reality; reminiscent of old time movies, where a fictional protagonist meets up with all kinds of famous historical people. It gives the impression of being cut…
Mar 15, 2018nerdykit rated this title 2 out of 5 stars
Watched this because of the names of some of those involved in making the film or appearing in it. I found it choppy and hopelessly overdone, and almost completely lacking in any subtlety. Opinions on the film vary widely. Sadly a waste…
Sep 28, 2016akirakato rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
This is a 2006 Spanish-American drama directed by Miloš Forman. Although the historical setting of the film is authentic, the story about Goya trying to defend a model is fictional, as are the characters Brother Lorenzo and the Bilbatúa…
Sep 04, 2012geomillar rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
A very powerful story... epic in proportion... and very well told.
Dec 27, 2011MeReneG rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Really enjoyed the strong cast (especially Barden and Portman -- who essentially plays three characters), locale, and cinematography. // A fictionalized story involving a real person (Goya), with an interesting representation of the living…
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Jul 19, 2011EuSei rated this title 0.5 out of 5 stars
Interesting movie, but extremely depressing. If you like happy-endings, this is not a film for you. There is NO way a girl could have suffered and survived the torture the main character endured. A strong man might have, but not a girl…
Mar 09, 2011NanaPat rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Engaging and extremely powerful performances by Bardem and Portman. Skarsgard's performance as Goya is understated which works well within this particular story line Excellent make up artistry . Goya's artwork truly grasped and…
Feb 20, 2010haPPY_FUn_baLL rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
Well acted and great theme to work with, but ultimately a disappointing film. Javier Bardem is terrific. Natalie Portman is good. The guy that plays Goya is okay. The movie does a good job depicting 19th century Spain and the insanity…
Aug 31, 2009JohnDoe rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Very good period piece about the spanish inquisition during the 1790-1800's
Nov 03, 2008reviewer rated this title 2 out of 5 stars
Elaborate, plodding, repulsive costume drama utterly fails in its attempts to construct an effective plot around the Spanish Inquisition. The result is too much pathos & politics but not enough of a story line. Any connection it makes to…
Oct 22, 2008joseph rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
Goya's Ghosts (2006) *** 113 min. directed by Milos Foreman and starring Javier Bardem (“No Country For Old Men”), Natalie Portman, and Stellan Starsgard (as Franceso Goya, the painter) – This film introduces us to Francesco Goya, a…