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      The Tango Lesson

      PG 1997 1h 42m Romance List
      53% Tomatometer 19 Reviews 78% Audience Score 2,500+ Ratings After discovering a passion for the tango in Paris, a filmmaker (Sally Potter) becomes involved with her sexy Argentine teacher (Pablo Veron). Read More Read Less Watch on Fandango at Home Premiered Jul 18 Buy Now

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      Lisa Schwarzbaum Entertainment Weekly Rated: B+ Sep 7, 2011 Full Review Globe and Mail Rated: 2.5/4 Apr 12, 2002 Full Review Marjorie Baumgarten Austin Chronicle Rated: 2/5 Jan 1, 2000 Full Review Cole Smithey ColeSmithey.com Rated: 3/5 Oct 7, 2005 Full Review Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com Rated: C+ Jun 30, 2005 Full Review Frank Swietek One Guy's Opinion Rated: 2/5 Mar 22, 2004 Full Review Read all reviews

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      Konstantina S I think it`s an accoplised effort by all means about love relations between a man and a woman, and creativity in women. The approach is light and beautiful (music,acting, photo, direction) in a way of a bitter chocolate. There is a dominant easy-going melodie as the narration flows and something of a tragic smile beneath. Are all these 'depasse" ? Things of almost historic interest? In a sens that are the base in this field of our modern era, yes! From the point of vue that things have changed, I expect other opinions. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 03/13/23 Full Review tina g enjoy the dancing. the whole movie Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 03/30/23 Full Review isla s The dancing is quite hypnotic, with certainly pretty surroundings. It has a dreamlike quality with few others shown in the public settings - this is primarily about the 2 main characters interacting and expressing themselves to one another. The scenes in between the actual dances are a bit dull and less interesting. I enjoyed watching the film for the rhythm the choreographed scenes conveyed. The instrumental ballroom-esque music is quite enjoyable, in a toe tapping way and there's also some nice saxophone music. I guess the film is really all about how the relationship is formed, developed, deepens etc. between he who gives the lesson and the student, with frustrations and arguments clearly visible. Sometimes its a sad film, sometimes its almost uplifting - a quirky film, it won't suit, or appeal to, all but its certainly not bad. It's a little too 'arty' for my taste but it's not bad. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Audience Member These characters need a hobby besides dancing. /jk. It's actually a beautiful film. Self-indulgent. The dancing is fun, even for someone like me who couldn't care less. Great character study of a mild narcissist, his relationship hang-ups, and the role of faith in our lives. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/16/23 Full Review Audience Member I have always loved this movie. Not only is it FULL of actual dancing (rather then just short vignettes to move the story along) it really explores the power dynamics in ballroom dance/tango Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/18/23 Full Review Audience Member The photography is really nice and the overall mood is warm and appealing. There's a few very well-made dancing scenes too; I did feel though that there were too many of them - and little story in comparison. Quiet romantic dramas may not require the most mind-blowing plot but good characters are still needed. When towards the end the two protagonists get to talk a bit more about themselves and each other it's a stark contrast to the schematic meta meditation on tango and film that came before. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/11/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Movie Info

      Synopsis After discovering a passion for the tango in Paris, a filmmaker (Sally Potter) becomes involved with her sexy Argentine teacher (Pablo Veron).
      Director
      Sally Potter
      Rating
      PG
      Genre
      Romance
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date (Streaming)
      Nov 14, 2015
      Box Office (Gross USA)
      $1.3M
      Runtime
      1h 42m
      Sound Mix
      Surround
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