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Goya's Ghosts Reviews

2006

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Painter Francisco Goya faces a scandal involving his muse, who is labeled a heretic by a monk. Read more

Starring	Natalie Portman, Stellan Skarsgard, Randy Quaid, Javier Bardem
Director	Milos Forman
Genres	Drama

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- If biopics âAmadeusâ and âMan on the Moonâ offered askew looks at their subjects, Milos Formanâs latest... read more on Time Out
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- - Nick Funnell
  - Time Out
  - 04 Nov 2008 at 00:20
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  As much a political historical piece, as a biography of Goya.
  
  If you are reading this because you might be interested in seeing period style semi-fact based dramas, this is brilliantly done, and should be a a mustn't ... read more »
  
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  - PaulaWestwood
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  - Ashton-Under-Lyne
  - 08 May 2007 at 12:37
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  A lesson in art and history
  
  I suffered a lot of European history at school, mostly through plain text books with a few maps in black and white, so it's fascinating now to revisit those... read more »
  
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- - davidwaugh58
  - 5 reviews
  - 04 Apr 2012 at 10:21
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  Goya's World
  
  For a film of 2006 this somehow seemed like one of those blockbusters of the fifties, with its OTT acting and scenes. The acting is first rate in an overblown ... read more »
  
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- - Cato
  - 589 reviews
  - Lydbury North
  - 19 Jan 2012 at 12:54
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  Atmospheric and Excellent Historical Film
  
  This excellent historical film really held my attention from the beginning. The film was very atmospheric and quite harrowing to watch but very interesting. ... read more »
  
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- - a customer
  - 24 Aug 2011 at 18:53
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  Goya in History
  
  An interesting historical costume drama with some great acting from all three main actors (Portman, Bardem, Skarsgard).
  
  Less about Goya the man and ... read more »
  
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- - LaBalls
  - 5 reviews
  - Brighton, England
  - 06 May 2011 at 21:47
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  Entertaining, if you like pulp history
  
  Milos Forman made a name directing ‘One flew over the cuckoo’s nest’ and ‘Amadeus’. Recently, he seems to have found it hard to get ... read more »
  
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- - Zamy
  - 552 reviews
  - London
  - 02 Mar 2011 at 10:34
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  Worth a watch
  
  Great 'period' drama based around the life and work of Francisco Goya and the political/religious upheaval of his native Spain. He walks a fine line ... read more »
  
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- - squiggly
  - 10 reviews
  - Paisley
  - 16 Feb 2011 at 13:31
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  - 0
  Goyas Ghost
  
  Well acted, especially Natalie Portman, who can do no wrong in my eyes!
  
  Javier Bardem had a very strong role and didn't disappoint.
  
  ... read more »
  
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- - Medzz43
  - 6 reviews
  - Beckenham
  - 14 Jan 2011 at 23:10
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  - 0
  Don't bother...
  
  switched off after about 20 mins as I didn't really enjoy this despite the fact that it featured Stellan Skarsgard (one of my favourite actors). I think it ... read more »
  
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  - Poole, Dorset
  - 09 Nov 2010 at 13:18
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  Portman is outstanding!
  
  The film itself was brilliant. Natalie Portman was truly excellent. She made the film without a doubt. However I'm a sucker for a happy ending and there'... read more »
  
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- - Beccajordanna
  - 6 reviews
  - Surrey
  - 20 Sep 2010 at 18:46
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  Disappointing biopic that plods along
  
  The film begins with the Inquisition, the controversial Goya and the betrayal of his muse Ines by Lorenzo. With the moral arguments of the film laid bare, it ... read more »
  
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  - Lymington
  - 07 Sep 2010 at 16:20
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  As much a political historical piece, as a biography of Goya.
  
  If you are reading this because you might be interested in seeing period style semi-fact based dramas, this is brilliantly done, and should be a a mustn't ... read more »
  
  Report this review
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  - PaulaWestwood
  - 397 reviews
  - Ashton-Under-Lyne
  - 08 May 2007 at 12:37
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  Highly enjoyable. 9/10
  
  No major introduction needed here, this film was splendid, not too far from perfect, I know this without much analysis because both my wife and I for once were ... read more »
  
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- - Graham
  - UK
  - 07 Oct 2007 at 09:29
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  A brilliant insight into Spain's troubled history
  
  The film utilizes Spanish court painter, Goya, as our 'eyes' into a world that, basically, shows how The Inquisition scarred Spanish history for many ... read more »
  
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- - Great Expectations
  - Leeds, West Yorkshire
  - 24 Sep 2007 at 15:32
- - 14
  - 2
  I was most pleasantly surprised
  
  Good character acting and fine cinematography. It is a lovely and sensational movie that touched my heart very much. We are no angels, and there is no point in ... read more »
  
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  - Bristol
  - 06 May 2007 at 21:18
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  THE COPY WAS AWFUL
  
  It was quiet a good story but the copy was awful so it ruined the film.
  
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  - Teddington
  - 08 Nov 2007 at 13:56
- - 7
  - 0
  Bit of a let down
  
  I had high hopes for this film. It sounded good. The opening credits looked promising, but it was a real let down. Natalie Portman - a usually fine actress - is... read more »
  
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- - a customer
  - Surrey
  - 17 Oct 2007 at 22:01
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  - 3
  very real...
  
  I want to say that I enjoyed this film. I was attracted to it because it's the first Milos Forman film for some time, and it had Javier Bardem and Natalie ... read more »
  
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  - Kent, England
  - 30 Jun 2007 at 04:54
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  Excellent!!
  
  A fascinating insightful movie...perfectly captues the period detail...lavish sets & costumes...wonderfully authentic...Great story told superbly & ... read more »
  
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- - Balham
  - 102 reviews
  - London
  - 24 Sep 2007 at 19:57
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  A very realistic period piece worth watching
  
  The drama begins in 1792, where the Spanish Inquisition has raised its ugly head once again. Javier Bardem portrays brother Lorenzo, an enigmatic and powerful ... read more »
  
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- - DanaK
  - 30 reviews
  - London
  - 28 Aug 2007 at 11:15
- - 4
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  very good
  
  this was a very good film, if at times sad, it was well worth watching
  
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  - newcastle,england
  - 26 Sep 2007 at 13:36

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