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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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MCT: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. Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger's film about betrayal, love and art is a landmark in British film.
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MCT:August 9, 2008Lovely! It's impossible not to be in complete awe during The Red Shoes ballet scene, and the first and last act aren't too shabby either - a nice introduction to the world of ballett dancing and then some sort of a love triangle, respectively, that all in all make for two hours you won't regret.
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MCT:July 5, 2008
This is the second Powell and Pressburger movie I've seen, and I can't say I'm as impressed with it as I was with Life and Death of Colonel Blimp, though that's a pretty high standard. The film is set in the world of ballet, which is something that I generally have absolutely no interest in. However I could still relate to this to a certain extent as it could simply be viewed as a movie about artists trying to create a work. The extended ballet sequences were beautifully shot in glorious technicolor, but frankly just kind of put me to sleep. I do find it interesting that this was a fairly commercially successful movie and it forced Hollywood musicals to up the artistic ante in movies like An American In Paris.
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MCT:July 1, 2008
I've often pointed out how Singin' in the Rain, another dance movie is not really all that cinematic, and people respond by saying that too many cuts and effects would only take away from the performances. As a counter-argument, I offer the middle half-hour of this movie.
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MCT:June 8, 2008This is a great chick flick and probably the first one I ever saw. There's romance, ballet, and beautiful music! It's a must see for those who love classic movies!
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MCT:May 31, 2008
Hypnotic and charming. You don't have to love the ballet to be swept up in this great film. And I love how Moira Shearer says "Lermontov"! Classic all the way!
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MCT:May 8, 2008
Powell and Pressburger do it again. A beautiful film shot in technicolor about a woman forced to chose between her two loves, her husband and the ballet. The 15 minute dance sequence is glorious.
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MCT: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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MCT:April 3, 2008
Okay, these movies have fallen out of order when it comes to reviewing them. Normally, I try to keep up with reviewing in the order I see them, but then I was allowed to bring my laptop to a very boring class and I forgot what I saw in what order. Anyway...
This is a gorgeous film. I have to laugh because I'm reviewing this and 42nd Street in the same breath. I was commenting on how these kinds of dance performance movies always have character archetypes and this one definitely complies with that theory. But this one definitely tells another story that isn't seen in 42nd Street. This is much more of a darker love tale. While that makes me love the movie all the more (because I'm cynical and heartless), the main draw to this movies are Powell and Pressburger's visuals. This is my first exposures to these directors and I can't wait to gain a full retrospective on them. The colors and the direction are absolutely stunning and unmatched and that's what really draws in most audiences.
The part that really made me fall in love with this movie was the end. It was, honestly, the last thing I expected and the absolutely perfect for what the movie needed. I mean, this movie doesn't have a Hallmark tone to it, so I don't see why it would need a Hallmark ending. Thank you, script.
Really, it goes on for about five minutes too long. But that is totally redeemed once the movie reaches its conclusion. I might even be wrong, but I feel like I should rewatch it just to see if those five minutes can redeemed themselves to me. Anyway, I can't stress enough how gorgeous this movie is, so please, take the time and watch this. The ballet scenes themselves are stunning and surreal and just perfect. If for nothing else, watch the movie for these scenes. -
MCT:March 22, 2008
Anton Walbrook, Marius Goring & Moira Shearer were fantastic... If you like the ballet, you'll enjoy this movie... Walbrook's attitude reminded me of the Phantom's in the Phantom of the Opera - because I made you a star, you belong to me... I enjoyed the ending of Shearer wanting to take the shoes off as a symbolic sign of dancing being a lower priority than her love for Goring...
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MCT:March 22, 2008This movie bored me, but if you're interested in dancing or ballet, you might be interested in seeing this movie.
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MCT: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. Lost a half star for the ending which I found to be a bit rushed and slightly dissapointing, otherwise an exceptional film. Highly Recommended.
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MCT:March 11, 2008
A fairy-tale retold. As many musicals of the age, this one's about making one - this time from a classic Andersen story, and once again, life copies fiction.
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MCT:February 22, 2008
If you ever needed to describe beauty on film, in both raw and in developed form, it has to be here in this film.
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MCT:January 23, 2008
Dear Friends,
I can't believe it but it seems that only one of you have seen this movie before. At least only one of you have rated it. I have always been an incurable romantic and this movie is one of the reasons why. The is the great classic ballet movie. I don't know if any of you like the ballet although I'm sure that all of you like to dance. This movie is derived from a story by Hans Christian Anderson. I can't really describe it, it sort of has to be experienced. If I say to much some of you will surely be dissapointed. There is no sex, no violence, the only car is a Rolls Royce. It is just beautiful. If you like beautiful women in beautiful settings dancing to the beautiful music then you will love this movie. If not then go watch Chuck Norris.
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MCT:January 20, 2008
Everything about this is well made but it's one of the best displays of early color in film. The entire thing just looks luscious.
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MCT:September 21, 2007
The colour, the music, the dance, the passion, and that hopeless existential decision that ends in death...
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MCT:August 7, 2007
The most beautiful melodrama I've ever seen. The Red Shoes is a classic story of the conflict between an artist's devotion to her art and to her personal life. The long ballet sequence proves why Techinicolor should still be used. The ending is very suspect, but the film is so beautiful that I'm willing to forgive its faults.
One question though: Since when did happily married couples sleep in separate beds? -
MCT:July 18, 2007
I remember watching this flim when I was about 3 years old, but it made such an impression on me. Watching it recently, I had forgotten a lot, but I had memories of feelings and the music refreshed. On e of the most passionate movies as to the human spirit in my opinion, The Red Shoes is a beautiful portrayal of ambition and how far people will go to pursue a dream.
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MCT:June 24, 2007
Powell & Pressburger's greatest achievement. Glorious photography and passionate storytelling. The age-old dilemma of art versus love life has rarely been explored with such elegance and exhuberance.
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MCT:June 13, 2007
victoria page...torn between her two passions of love and dance...what will she do? Beautiful dancer!!!
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MCT:May 27, 2007
Theatrical, gorgeous , wonderfully over the top and filled with eccentric characters. A film like this makes me wonder why we stopped using technicolor.
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