Lola Montes

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Henry D @Henry_Domke Mar 3 Stiff and overly formal, draped in opulence but weighed down by a plodding pace. The staging felt theatrical rather than cinematic, with frames so crowded they seemed to suffocate the drama. Lorna summed it up perfectly: "Overstuffed and overcooked." See more Thomas V @TomVee 02/03/2023 This is one of the most beautiful films I've ever seen. It's use of the circus as a vehicle to chronicle this woman's tragic life is contrived but beautifully executed, and the movie only suffers slightly from the rather wooden performance of the lead. It works because the tragedy is the objectification of her by man after man. Tough to watch in today's woke times. See more Christopher B @Ikari777 08/24/2022 With the 2008 restoration that made the film the closest to Ophüls' original concept and vision, Lola Montes is mesmerizing! Shot in beautiful Technicolor and showcasing the wonderful settings and beautiful locations Lola Montes looks just as amazing as Martine Carol does portraying her. Max Ophüls' last film and the only one in color, he uses the Technicolor to great advantage and adds even more depth to his striking compositions. Deep, complex and with extreme emotion and drama throughout there is no way to take your eyes off the screen. Recommended. See more ashley h @ashleyhobgood87 09/14/2018 Lola Montes is a decent film. It is about the tragic story of Lola Montès, a 19th century dancer and courtesan. Martine Carol and Peter Ustinov give good performances. The screenplay is a little slow in places. Max Ophuls did an alright job directing this movie. I liked this motion picture because of the drama and romance. See more 02/10/2018 Lola Montes is far from being a masterpiece, but nevertheless it showcases Opuls's mastery of colors, long takes, and set design. See more 10/09/2016 Watching my way through Danny Peary's book Cult Movies. Found the historical flashbacks pretty dull, the weirdo scandal show intriguing, and the whole thing just a little bit confusing. Peary's essay adds two noteworthy points: -that "Ophuls's women...exist in a world of impermanence, of transition", matched my the constant movement of the camera (which called a lot of attention to itself, I thought, and added some interest). -that Lola is revived to make her dive BY the comment that men will be paying to kiss her hand afterward, "her final victory". I didn't pick up on that watching it, but the movie makes a bit more sense that way. See more Read all reviews

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