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52 out of 100

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7.4 out of 10

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  • Starring: Javier Bardem, Natalie Portman, Stellan Skarsgård
  • Summary: Goya’s Ghosts is a sweeping historical epic told through the eyes of celebrated Spanish painter Francisco Goya. Set against the backdrop of political turmoil at the end of the Spanish Inquisition and start of the invasion of Spain by Napoleon’s army, the film captures the essence of beauty of Goya’s work which is best known for both the colorful depictions of the royal court and its people, and his grim depictions of the brutality of war and life in 18th century Spain. Brother Lorenzo, an enigmatic, cunning member of the Inquisition’s inner circle who becomes infatuated with Goya’s teenage muse, Ines when she is falsely accused of heresy and sent to prison. (Samuel Goldwyn Films)… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 25
  3. Negative: 3 out of 25
  1. Chicago Sun-Times
    Reviewed by: Roger Ebert
    75
    Goya's Ghosts is like the sketchbook Goya might have made with a camera.
  2. The Hollywood Reporter
    Reviewed by: Kirk Honeycutt
    60
    Below-the-line credits are terrific, which only increases an overwhelming sense of disappointment with the film's failed ambitions.
  3. Boston Globe
    Reviewed by: Ty Burr
    38
    An overstuffed turkey that's entertaining for all the wrong reasons.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. AdamM.
    10
    Very good film! It's really great, I remember it still, and I cannot forget about it.
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  2. Daniel
    10
    One of the most underrated movies so far this year.. This is Forman at his best. Wonderful cinematography, superb acting. A must seen.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  3. JayH.
    5
    5.5/10. Forman, Bardem, Portman. What happened?? It's not a bad film by any means, but with this talent, I would expect great. Superb sets and costumes, fine cinematography. The problem lies with the characters that don't involve you in the film. It isn't very deep, and a film of this nature needs that very much.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes

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