Goya's Ghosts
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Movie Reviews of Goya's Ghosts
Movie Review: Interesting story; weak resolution
Summary: 4 Stars
Some spoilers later:
This story is not so much about the artist Goya as it is about some other people in his life during the late 18th and early 19th centuries: an innocent woman condemned by the Inquisition and imprisoned for years; and a monk who impregnates her, then flees and leads a secular life, not knowing where their daughter is.
The cast members do an admirable job with some unpleasant scenes--and I will admit to fast-forwarding through the two torture scenes--although I don't know if I completely buy Portman or Skarsgard in the roles of Spaniards. Javier Bardem, by contrast, is perfectly suited to the task.
The resolution leaves something to be desired. Portman still doesn't get to locate her daughter and has lost her mind as well; while Bardem is dead and Goya...well, who knows?
Movie Review: Terrific Movie
Summary: 4 Stars
At long last, a truly beautiful film about art, history and the people who lived at the time.
The sets are beautifully done and are as close to Goya's sketches as possible. Also, an extremely fine cast.
One caution: if you like Thomas Kinkade's paintings, you will not like this film as Goya's work is neither pretty nor soothing. Having lived through the Inquisition, the French Revolution and later, his sketch pad was his camera and torture and death were some of the main subjects.
However, if you want to see 18th century history in Spain through an artist's eyes, the movie was wonderful.
Movie Review: MILOS FORMAN, OPUS 12
Summary: 4 Stars
**** 2006. Written and directed by Milos Forman. The 1792-1812 period in Spain seen through the eyes of painter Francisco Goya. Don't expect here a biography of Goya, Milos Forman is only trying to demonstrate that the role of the artist can be but passive in history. In this perspective, GOYA'S GHOSTS is a very pessimistic film because we never have the feeling that Goya's interventions in order to save Inès may help the young woman. The production is gorgeous and the actors top-notch. Highly recommended.Movie Review: the trapping of a innocent young girl
Summary: 4 Stars
Spanish inquisition is shown here in the worst light possible.
Historically the French revolution comes to Spain with the French army
who are really not the best representatives.
Except for the biography of Goya this movie is can historical
piece about the worst of times. Natalie Portman plays three
roles and does it well. Not eating pork in public
became a Catholic crimes for which a young girl was taken.
I can't say that I liked the movie, but is was informative.
Movie Review: Goya's Ghosts
Summary: 4 Stars
Natalie Portman was wonderful! She played two parts in the movie. Very interesting portrayal of Goya with the backdrop of the Spanish Inquistion! I would recommend movie to serious movie lovers, very deep film. Javier Bardem was amazing! Thought he was going to be Goya but he was not. Got the movie just to see his performance!