
The rise and fall of a famous torero, Miguelin, inside and outside of the bullfighters ring.... (Full plot summary below)
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The rise and fall of a famous torero, Miguelin, inside and outside of the bullfighters ring.
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| New York TimesBosley CrowtherNever have I got such a message of the cruelty of the sport as is conveyed in this film, which owes much of its excitement to superb color photography. |
| Chicago ReaderJonathan RosenbaumFrancesco Rosi's 1965 feature is widely (and plausibly) considered the best movie about bullfighting, in part because of its irony and finesse in capturing how the sport springs from and plays against the social reality of Spain. |
| Movie MetropolisChristopher LongThere's one thing I can say about every bullfighting movie I've seen: I'm always rooting for the bull. |
| Combustible CelluloidJeffrey M. AndersonArguably the greatest bullfighting movie ever made. |
| Q Network Film DeskJames Kendrickends up feeling distracted, constantly torn away from developing an interesting protagonist in favor of lingering on the behind-the-scenes machinations of the business of bullfighting and bullfighting itself |
| User ReviewThomas PStunning, rich Technicolor cinematography along with lush landscapes create a dreamy, hypnotic atmosphere for a rather simple story about a bullfighter eager to move up the ranks under the direction of some spectator businessmen. Completely authentic scenery, yet the story doesn't allow for much dimension in the characters, so it feels like a news story at times. Great for a once thru. 3 out of 5 |