The Red Shoes

1948 • 135 minutes
4.9
10 reviews
98%
Tomatometer
G
Rating
Eligible
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The Red Shoes, the singular fantasia from Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger, is cinema's quintessential backstage drama, as well as one of the most glorious Technicolor feasts ever concocted for the screen. Moira Shearer is a rising star ballerina torn between an idealistic composer and a ruthless impresario intent on perfection. Featuring outstanding performances, blazingly beautiful cinematography by Jack Cardiff, Oscar-winning sets and music, and an unforgettable, hallucinatory central dance sequence, this beloved classic, now dazzlingly restored, stands as an enthralling tribute to the life of the artist.
Rating
G

Ratings and reviews

4.9
10 reviews
Scott Rich
April 16, 2020
One of the greatest British produced movies of all time. The cinamatography, saturated in vivid technicolor, is absolutely astounding. The storyline and the entire cast are equally riveting. Anton Walbrook in particular, as the controlling and single minded impresario, is flat out brilliant. If you've missed out on some classic movies, whatever you do, don't miss out on this one. Great film.
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STEPHEN W. HILL
September 27, 2019
This is one of the unknown greats! Classic acting, the story line is great. Just so enjoyable. The juice is worth the squeeze on this one! A love story actually worth watching. Trust!
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Dali Daniela Dominguez
March 14, 2019
lovely! brilliant! bitter sweet
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