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average score
2.00*

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Black Orpheus

Orfeu Negro
1959 / 107m - Brazil
Romance, Drama
2.0*/5.0*
Black Orpheus poster

This wasn't my first adaptation of the Orpheus story, but I can't say the plot rang a bell. And to be fair, I'll probably say the same thing the next time I watch an Orpheus adaptation. What will stick is the lively mood of this film. It's set during Brazilian carnival, and that makes a big difference.

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I didn't care so much for the story and the characters, but the constant music and the chaotic vibe made this an easier watch than I'd anticipated. The runtime was a bit longer than needed, and there were a few too many lulls for my liking, but fans of unusual adaptations should give it a go.