Spectacular. Artistic and poetic, with such intense acting. This film is a must for the art and dance crowd. Or for the romantics.
Anton Walbrook, Marius Goring, Moira Shearer
Under the authoritarian rule of charismatic ballet impressario Boris Lermontov, his proteges realize the full promise of their talents, but at a price: utter devotion to their art and complete loyalty...( read more
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Directed by: Michael Powell, Emeric Pressburger
Release Date: September 6, 1948
DVD Release Date: May 25, 1999
Stats: 530 reviews
Flixster Reviews (530)
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January 4, 2009
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August 27, 2008
Young ballerina joins an established ballet company and becomes the lead dancer in a new ballet called The Red Shoes. Presented in a stunning 15 minute sequence at the center of the film, the performance is one of the most beautifully filmed in the history of cinema. Mi...( read more)
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April 5, 2008
Love this movie. Has moments that feel very much like a fantasy but maintain their roots in the real world. You just have to see it for yourself to comprehend it.
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March 22, 2008
Great movie for anyone who loves the intricate workings of the theatre and/or any of the performing arts in general. Seems to me to have been really ahead of its time. The styles and themes explored reminded me of "Singing in the Rain" , which was not nearly as good as this. Los...( read more)
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March 11, 2008
Amazing color and dancing are among the highlights of the ultimate ballet film.
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August 6, 2009
Two red shoes story both in theatre and in reality.
The plot of the film is pretty good and the scene is kind of magic color.
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July 25, 2009
I have seen some of this movie and was blown away by its beauty. I need to see the rest of it.
Critic Reviews
The film is voluptuous in its beauty and passionate in its storytelling. You don't watch it, you bathe in it. full review
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