Salomé

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Salomé

R

2013

1h 21m

Drama

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At a birthday feast for King Herod, his stepdaughter, Princess Salomé, discovers the imprisoned John the Baptist and is immediately infatuated with him. Rebuffed by the prisoner, Salomé entices her lecherous stepfather with the promise of completing the erotic "Dance of the Seven Veils" if the King will grant her one wish. Herod agrees to any wish to have his desire sated. Following the dance, Salomé demands the head of John the Baptist.

Gary Goldstein

Los Angeles Times

The Salome film proves a chilling and watchable look at lust, power, reprisal and decadence that, along with Wilde Salome, validates [Al] Pacino's obsessive interest in Wilde's still-resonant play

Apr 4, 2018

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Jordan Mintzer

Hollywood Reporter

Intriguing as a work of interpretive risk-taking but captivating for its title performance.

Mar 30, 2018

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Dan Mecca

The Film Stage

As a companion to the documentary, it is the fascinating result of what [Al] Pacino himself seems to consider a creative failure.

Rated: B-

Apr 4, 2018

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Budd Wilkins

Film Journal International

Al Pacino's film adaptation of Oscar Wilde's Salomé benefits considerably from uniformly strong performances and some consummate technical craftsmanship.

Mar 29, 2018

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Chloe Walker

Film Inquiry

Wilde Salom only offers a very basic look into Wilde's life, and the staging of Salom is distinctly uninspired. The combination of Pacino and Chastain, however, results in plenty to enjoy, however flawed the project may be.

Mar 29, 2018

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X O

A very interesting production. Nice to see it be so simple. Is it following the dialogue of the play literally? It's so good! Nice to see AP not scream [so much] for a role he usually plays. And they he directs is very impressive. Beautifully done. Kevin Anderson digs deep in his role. Totally commands it. He's the star to me. Just no limit to how he plays John the Baptist. He has total confidence in what he does. But, Jessica Chastain's dance is really good for someone who is not a professional dancer. Salomé holds her own, too, being the ultimate destructive opposition to John the Baptist. Intense!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/01/23

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steve d

I found it stiltedly staged and unconvincing despite the great cast.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

11/20/23

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Audience Member

Well-acted version of a great Wilde play.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/29/23

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Synopsis

At a birthday feast for King Herod, his stepdaughter, Princess Salomé, discovers the imprisoned John the Baptist and is immediately infatuated with him. Rebuffed by the prisoner, Salomé entices her lecherous stepfather with the promise of completing the erotic "Dance of the Seven Veils" if the King will grant her one wish. Herod agrees to any wish to have his desire sated. Following the dance, Salomé demands the head of John the Baptist.

Director: Al Pacino
Producer: Robert Fox, Barry Navidi
Screenwriter: Oscar Wilde
Production Co: Stonelock Pictures
Rating: R (Disturbing Bloody Images|Some Nudity)
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Runtime: 1h 21m