A simply beautiful film. Grade A acting telling a timeless story of conflicting emotions between the yearning for life's artistry and the compelling force of selfish love that can destroy an artist.
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This is the movie Martin Scorsese rave about, the one whose restoration from a badly deteriorated condition he oversaw until the result is this amazing quality restoration we have today -- and then this is the Blu-Ray of that film, no less. Even if you're not a fan of the ballet, this film is done so well that it's primarily about the characters and a central issue in life, as to whether our work or life passions are more important. If you choose one, can you have the other, too? Or are dreams and a life mutually exclusive? At any rate, this is a great movie, and sadly too long forgotten.
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Given this movie was made in 1948 the restoration is to put it mildly, outstanding. This made it even more enjoyable with all the colors so rich; the acting and the ballet scenes were first-class. The Criterion people did an excellent job in restoring this movie!
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: New
Awesome movie, danced well, music excellent
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Beautiful restoration, soundtrack, art direction, score, choreography, direction, and cinematography
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movie was hard to find and get.
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