SummaryThe re-telling of the Greek mythical love affair between Orfeu and Eurídice transplanted to modern-day Brazil. (New Yorker Films)
Directed By:Carlos Diegues
Orfeu
Metascore
Mixed or Average
52
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Generally Favorable
7.2
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Metascore
Mixed or Average
36% Positive
5 Reviews
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57% Mixed
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A seductive revisiting of an old classic - one that helps us see these lovers and their world with renewed passion.
75
A heady, sometimes blurry combination of fable, legend, and social-political commentary.
70
For audiences new to this type of moon-mad magical realism and unembarrassed romanticism, Orfeu can spellbind.
50
Fails to deliver the dramatic punch.
50
I'm not sure how much has been gained in the updating.
50
While the film is technically polished and visually breathtaking, it lacks depth and becomes little more than a lawless fairy tale packed with pretty people.
20
Hovers between mythic poetry and earthbound grit; the result is an inert, drably florid spectacle.
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60% Positive
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