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  • So-so Based on 288 reviews
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    Written July 21, 2007

    A Searing Portrait of Goya's world

    by D4Reel

    Like a Goya painting, this film doesn't flinch in delivering its dark vision. It's actually more about the time and place in which Goya lived, than the painter himself. The film's portrait of fanaticism, religion and how those two forces played out in the politics of the late 1700's is of course very relevant today. The cast delivers a strong, nuanced performance with Javier Bardem delivering an all-time great performance as Lorenzo. Randy Quaid is also good in a surprising turn as the king of Spain. The film is beautiful to look at, even at its most disturbing moments. Foreman creats a rich, detailed world reminiscent of his work in Amadeus. Its definitely a world worth seeing and experiencing.

    • 14 out of 15 found this review helpful.
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  • Must Go!
    Written July 28, 2007

    Remarkable

    by riviera

    This is Just the kind of movie that I like most! It tells the factual story of figures in history and, most appealing to me, one is an artist. It reveals a window through which we view the culture and turmoil of a particular time and place. Through the perspectives of its fascinating characters we observe how each either becomes a victim or a survivor of the changing times in which they live. It seems particularly applicable to our own current struggles with politics, religion and social upheaval.

    • 7 out of 7 found this review helpful.
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    Written July 29, 2007

    This is not megaplex pablum

    So, if you read critical reviews, they are right. there is not a clean and simple plot with a clean and simple hero. The gross historical dates are correct, and the portrayal of the Spanish Inquisition, while horrible, is actually not as brutal as the real thing. This director uses the screen like a canvas, and fans of Michael Mann will LOVE this movie.

    • 6 out of 7 found this review helpful.
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  • Must Go!
    Written August 14, 2007

    Goya's Ghosts

    by swyman

    Forman's direction and staging are magnificent! The subjects and people depicted by Goya in his sketches, cartoons and portraits come alive in this wonderful movie. Natalie Portman's acting is stupendous, ably support by Bardem and Skarsgard. Randy Quaid as the billious king is wonderful. The Spain of the late 18th and early 19th centuries is quite accurately portrayed, as are the excesses of the Spanish Church of that period. This film is a masterpiece.

    • 5 out of 6 found this review helpful.
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    Written August 4, 2007

    Goya's Ghosts

    Thought-provoking and beautifully filmed. Do not expect a biopic about Goya. It's about something else: power, self-interest, truth. No one comes off looking admirable, though Inez, at least, does what she does out of the right instincts. Whoever is on top is automatically corrupt and will do whatever they can get away with -- a worthy message for our time.

    • 4 out of 5 found this review helpful.
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    Written July 30, 2007

    ghosts is ghastly

    went to this movie knowing it had gotten mixed (well, let's face it, mostly poor) reviews and left thinking i should believe what i read. great cast totally misused, too many accents, ridiculous plot. i will go see javier bardem in any movie he's in, but after this, i might have to change it to "almost any." it is beautiful to look at and that's something, but that's about all i can say for it.

    • 4 out of 6 found this review helpful.
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  • Must Go!
    Written August 1, 2007

    A Magical Trip Into the Past in Europe...

    The elements of the Eurpean culture of the past is vividly portrayed in this exceptional movie. The acting is exquisite, and that includes even the minor roles and the many faces in the crowd. Just exceptional in bringing the sights, sounds, color, and some of the horror of this period. Javier Barden, Natalaie Prtman, and Stellan Skarsgard have been wonderfully cast. I loved the movie and the 2 hours went by in a blur...

    • 3 out of 4 found this review helpful.
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    Written October 21, 2009
    by MauryD

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    Written February 17, 2009

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    Written May 29, 2008

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    Written May 12, 2008

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    Written July 26, 2009

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    Written June 20, 2008

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    Written June 4, 2008
    by Symank

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    Written October 29, 2009

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Amina1984 Goya's Ghosts is another movie I like watched it last night Javier Bardem is a talented actor. He is handsome too

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