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Luis Bunuel's Robinson Crusoe

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Ed Gonzalez Slant Magazine 07/16/2002
3.5/4
Buuel posits a more existential relationship between Crusoe, nature and, most significantly, the character's loneliness. Go to Full Review Nick Pinkerton 4Columns 05/08/2020
Observing the figure of Crusoe in the round, Buñuel finds the prismatic reflections of all manner of hermits, cranks, and holy fools. Go to Full Review Clyde Gilmour Maclean's Magazine 10/16/2019
There are enough superb moments in this made-in-Mexico version of Defoe's classic novel to outweigh its occasional dullness of camera style. Go to Full Review Josh Larsen LarsenOnFilm 10/14/2016
2.5/4
...could pass as just another literary adaptation if you weren't watching closely. Go to Full Review Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com 07/05/2010
B+
Featuring an Oscar nominated turn by Dan O'Herlihy, this is a poignant version of the classic tale by the great Spanish director Luis Bunuel. Go to Full Review John A. Nesbit Old School Reviews 04/13/2008
B-
far more provocative than the more literal adaptation's of Defoe's classic Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Robert Aug 21 Good adaption of a classic. Being over sixty years old it still plays well. See more Jelisije J @jjosifovic 08/02/2024 A standard straight forward adaption of a beloved classic novel. See more 07/12/2021 A good flick that follows the book closely but, hey, it's Bunuel trying to direct a "normal" film. Need I say more? Well, worth a look and a tub of popcorn on a rainy afternoon... See more Steve D 07/21/2020 Decent version of a so so story. See more 06/21/2018 Among the best screen adaptations of a classic work of literature. Visually hypnotic, haunting and suspenseful - even though we all know the story. Profoundly moving in the end as the one-time slaver triumphs over his bigotry to become a wise and compassionate human being. Superb performance by the young Dan O'Herlihy. This film demands to be remastered and digitally restored. Can now be seen periodically on TCM. See more 04/21/2018 Only OK, considering the time that has passed and improvements in moviemaking since See more Read all reviews
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Luis Buñuel

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Dan O'Herlihy

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Jaime Fernández

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James Fernandez

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Felipe de Alba

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Movie Info

Director
Luis Buñuel