The directorial debut of John Malkovich, THE DANCER UPSTAIRS is a riveting political drama set in an undetermined Latin American city. A revolution has started, and the local police have been assigned to figure out who is leading it and what exactly the revolutionaries want. Agustin Rejas (Javier Bardem) is the detective .. Read more
| Starring | Javier Bardem, Laura Morante, Juan Diego Botto, Elvira Minguez |
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| Director | John Malkovich |
| Genres | Drama |
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Taut, complex political thriller of the dilemma of an honest cop caught between terrorists and a ruthless government.
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Intelligent film
The dancer upstairs is low key but highly intelligent look at Latin American terrorist movements like the Maoist Sendero Luminoso in Peru. Malkovich looks at ... read more »
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Well worth renting this one!
This was a really interesting and gripping film superbly acted by everyone in it. I didn't know what it was about until I watched it but that didn't ... read more »
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Compelling Lat Am Drama
I loved the way that this could have been any number of countries in Latin America - its really well done. The air of menace is present without really ever ... read more »
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There are positives to be taken...
The main things to keep in mind, during and after having watched this film are:
- Thank goodness John Malkovich stuck to acting
- Javier ... read more »
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A slow salsa
This film had all the potential heat of salsa, all the intricacies of lambada and all the twists of merengue - however it was like a slow waltz. Yawn....
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Pick a Plot
Nothing wrong with a slow, simmering story. And it's nice to have a broad scope. But without a talented director you get boring and un-focused.
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very enjoyable
A little slow to get going, but it develops into a really enjoyable film.
As an author I can admire good storylines.
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Javier Bardem holds this film together
Javier Bardem holds this film together. I felt sorry for Laura Morante - who is fantastic in Moliere - but in this film is given an underwritten, implausible ... read more »
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very good
if you love javier bardem and john malkovich, this movie is definetely a must-see.
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The Dancer Upstairs
THE DANCER UPSTAIRS is a slow-burning, intelligent thriller directed (for the first time) by JOHN MALKOVICH. It is a watchable movie, with a good cast, but the ... read more »
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Not as good as it should be.
I am always rather suspicious when actors decide to take up the director's chair, but at the time of its release I read a few reviews that suggested that &#... read more »
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