Goya is the character who much revolves about, though this story is more about the excesses of the Inquisition than it is a serious treatise on Goya's life and art. Still it is quite worthwhile, with a riveting performance by Natalie Portman.
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It was delivered in a timely manner in good condition, but the story is difficult to watch. The film is well made, top notch acting, but the French Inquisition is a very dark piece of history most graphically illustrated in this film. It left me feeling nauseated, not likely I will ever watch it again.
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Actors were great. I bought it because I like Javier Bardem, but then got a history lesson about Goya, I now understand why so much of his work is so dark, it’s what life was like during his lifetime. Great performance by all, especially Natalie Portman. Great movie!
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Goya's Ghosts is probably one of the best films about artists. Milos Forman begins the film by bringing the artist's work to the forefront. He presents a truly credible vision of an artist without any bogus creative angst or romantic yearning. Stellan Skarsgard is truly wonderful as Goya, the antihero. Napoleon's brother Joseph, the appointed King of Spain gives one the funniest critiques of art on film since French and Saunders. Forman creates a fabulous visual depiction of the period that references the paintings of the time. Javier Bardem gives a fantastic performance as he plumbs the depths of awfulness while at the same time cheerfully showing us the choices that survivors of chaotic times often make. Natalie Portman gives an the best performance of her career to date. The conclusion of the film moves from the terrible to the magic. Be sure and stay tuned through the end titles to see a collection of Goya's paintings.Read full review
I cannot watch it. It is not compatible with my blue ray/dvd player. It did not say on case or in the ad it was not compatible for players in US. I know because I always check that before ordering. I found out after I received it and put in my player. So this was misleading.
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