6/10
A Pretentious, But Intriguing, 1930's Fantasy Movie
23 April 2020
Pros: 1. The score is bouncy and adds a lively and appropriately fantasy-esque feel to the movie. 2. The special and practical effects, especially considering the time period of the film, are incredibly impressive. 3. The costume and set design are great. They build the world up amazingly. 4. Enrique Rivero (Poet) gives a brilliant physical performance. 5. The cinematography looks surprisingly modern in its execution, and there are some really inventive and innovative shots.

Cons: 1. The plot makes very little sense and seemed to be of secondary concern to Jean Cocteau (Director). 2. The dialogue is ridiculously pretentious and obnoxious. 3. The movie, even though it's only 50 minutes long, starts to drag after the 30 minute mark. 4. There are no interesting or likable characters which makes it difficult to care about what's going on.
0 out of 1 found this helpful. Was this review helpful? Sign in to vote.
Permalink

Recently Viewed