Zorba the Greek
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Movie Reviews of Zorba the Greek
Movie Review: Still Brings Joy -- with one Exception
Summary: 4 Stars
It is a revelation to see this film again after so many years. The faithfulness of the script to Nikos Kazantzakis's novel is impressive
The score is uplifting. The high-contrast, b/w cinematography is quite beautiful. While Anthony Quinn occasionally pushes the enveelope with his exuberance, his role is offset by the brooding Alan Bates, whose eloquent performance as a man between life stages, countries, and loves is remarkable. Lila Kedrova's Oscar-winning performance is a specxial treat. The extras are entertaining, but unnecessary. I lobbed off a star because my copy began delaminating (the plastic layers detached from the aluminum layer) after just six months. Two-sided DVDs (like this one) are a drag, not only because they are more difficult to handle without scratching, but because their slightly wider metal layer may stress the polycarbonate wafers around it, eventually causing the DVD wafer to split. This film deserves better, and hopefully, Criterion Collection will take it on before long.
Movie Review: Zorba the Greek Revisited
Summary: 4 Stars
Through Amazon, this wonderful old film was brought back to life for me by way of modern technology. This meant the quality of the film was excellent which added just that much more to the enjoyment of this very moving story - without doubt, one of our film classics.
It also meant that I was able to show it to friends who had not seen the film at the time of its release and so share the enjoyment that I first had many years ago.
We take modern technology so much for granted in this modern era, but when you consider I was able to purchase this film on CD for only a little over $20, it is truly remarkable.
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Movie Review: Zorba the Greek
Summary: 4 Stars
Anthony Quinn is at his very best in Zorba the Greek. If you like Quinn, you will certainly enjoy this movie. He plays a heart warming, yet an uncouth and unkempt character, constantly in pursuit of wine, women and song. He captures the very essence of his character.
Crete is portrayed as a brutal and intolerant place, where neither law or decency seem to exist. Murder is socially acceptable and there is no governmental authority.
The plot of the movie just made me scratch my head and wonder where it was going and why? The movie has no clear message to portray. Further, it is unclear why the movie was made, unless it was simply to showcase Quinn.
Movie Review: so-so movie, FANTASTIC QUINN
Summary: 4 Stars
What can I say ..... I was disappointed with the movie ...... lucky me ended up with Anthony Quin for consolation.
Anthony Quinn is the star, and he is the ONLY reason to buy this movie, and a good one at that. He is THAT good, and you think he is of Greek heritage (but was born in Mexico in real life).
Movie overall is OK, and it does flow (pulled along by QUINN's acting as it were). It's a B/W life drama on a lonely Greek island, more of a character play than an action movie. Was disappointed the musical theme didn't recur enough times/for long enough periods.
Movie Review: From A Greek About A Greek
Summary: 4 Stars
Definatly a great movie to watch, but it really portrays the backward Greece of several decades ago. The movie portrays Greeks in a somewhat harsh and distorted way, sometimes painting a very bad picture.After reading many of the reviews it seems as if people still think the Greeks are wearing togas, worshipping the Gods and spending all day studying philosophy. This isn't the case, it hasn't been for over fifteen hundred years and if that is what you are expecting, then find out more about modern Greeks before watching this movie or you will be very surprised.