This movie reminds me of my friend, David Bruer.(R.I.P.) I used to think it was a bit soft of him to recommend a fairy tail, and I watched it with him at his insistence. Since, I have seen it about 4 times. It still stuns me every time.
Black Swan doesn't even compare with this film. The Red Shoes maintains its beauty and elegance from start to finish. Black Swan started off great (that dream sequence was absolutely gorgeous) and ended just as well, but the middle was pure, shameless camp. And secondly, they are well out of each other's genre. Black Swan, besides the fact that it is about dancing, has much more in common with Roman Polanski's Repulsion or The Tenant than The Red Shoes.
Ballerinas (and I am not one) love this movie--- I am thinking one is saving your life and your soul, though you do not know it, the other choice...was not right
Many thanks for the upload. And how many of us think that TRS contains one of the finest, most memorable performances on screen? Anton Walbrook's as impresario Boris Lermontov. A portrayal as mesmerizing, brilliant, and subtly layered as the film itself. There's fluid precision in every aspect of his characterization. A magnetic, commanding presence on screen. Distinct and eminently watchable.
This film is pure magnificence. A lover's paean to the obsessive drive of artistic creation & power. A relentless, all-consuming fire fueled by gods fiendish & divine. Powell & Pressburger understood that drive, and conveyed it through the inimitable glory of cinema (and with the brilliant contributions of their collaborators). Ballet is but the platform for this film's greater allegory. And what a magical, ethereal platform it is. In the magic of P&P's hands, an unrivaled masterpiece.
At the very beginning, when the bullseye shows up, with the 'A production by the Archers' over it, with that music playing, and it's all very serious, and then out of nowhere that arrow comes in a hits the center, I laugh every time. I don't know why, but I do. It might be the sound effect, I don't know, but it's just funny to me.
first of all this actress can acctually dance. Natalie PortmanCAN NOT dance. even the still poasters of her didnt look good. not to mention that this movie is acctually about dance, and not insane stereotypes. Almost no dancers are the way that they are portraied in the black swan. As well this movie is acctually good. the only similarity is that they both include ballet.
@disneyballerina95 The reason of that is because Moira Shearer was a professional ballerina before being an actress and Natalie Portman is an actress playing a ballerina. The difference is quite obvious but I think they both did a good job, one being an actress and the other being a ballerina.
I'd say the difference between the two films isn't quite as philosophical as many of you are making it out to be. 'Black Swan' is just another erotic psycho-thriller in which the main character's main conflict is with her sexuality. There's nothing to learn from it because Nina isn't destroyed by her art at all; she's destroyed by her carnal desires. Not to mention, she's mentally unstable in a way that is more sensational than the quiet derangement of an artist that this film depicts.
Black Swan isn't even in the same league as this film - The Red Shoes out classes it in just about every respect.
The only comparison between them is the fact they both feature ballet although according to one report the dancing in Black Swan isn't even proper ballet.
THANK YOU!!!!!! I messed up my copy due to the fact that I watched it religiously for about 6 years and when I tried to see it it again a couple of weeks ago it was just static and since I don't have the $ to get a new one I was devastated :(
Once again THANK YOU! This film is my raison d'etre and the fact that I can get to see it here is more than I could ask!
Both Black Swan and Red Shoes address the Life/Art balance, but take opposing stances. Red Shoes suggests that to make great art, one must not be distracted by life experience, while in Black Swan Nina is only able to dance with true expression after she has experienced life outside the ballet world.
The music is hauntingly beautiful..as is the music to "Black Narcissus",both by British composer Brian Esdale. Ive enjoyed this film since I was a child...it adds to the quality of life!
I really love the music in the ballet scene that has been "stolen" from the composer who recognizes it as it's being performed--I don't know what the name of the piece is, but it's haunting and beautiful.
I'm glad there are references to "The Red Shoes" from film critics about the film "Black Swan" but there is also the fantastic film "The Turning Point:" about dance. Please watch that too!
@MegaFunMovies "The Turning Point" is one of my absolute faves!!! This is my first time watching "The Red Shoes," believe or not and looking forward to it! I was not blown away by "Black Swan," as most (including critics) were.
I'm glad there are references to "The Red Shoes" from film critics about the film "Black Swan" but there is also the fantastic film "The Turning Point:" about dance. Please watch that too!
The only real difference between the two movies is that "Red Shoes" is about dance obsession, and "Black Swan" is just plain obsession: nobody asks Natalie Portman, "Why do you dance?" Her sense of competition and rivalry destroys her; here, the heroine is destroyed by her own need to dance vs. the roles society imposes upon her (you can't be a wife and mother AND a great artist, etc.). Moira Shearer HAS to dance; Natalie just hates.
@MStrat1106 In Black Swan she had the role of her life and felt it was being taken away. Dance was her only reason for living.
These are two different films, and I hate that they are constantly compared. I would think that the love both characters had for dance would be unquestionable.
@MStrat1106 Obviously, you did not get the point of BS at all. As for TRS, Moira herself said in an interview: "The whole story of Victoria Page is such nonsense from the point of view of any real person" and "there was never a ballet company anywhere which was like that" (the same is true about BS). So at least Nina has mental disorders that justifiy her obsession, while Vicky's conflict is completely unrealistic even for a woman in the 40's. Not that I dislike TRS, quite the contrary.
I have always liked 'The Red Shoes' ever since I saw it when quite young. It is fascinating, colourful, artistic, marvellous! Thanks for posting the film.
@WoundedWolfgirl The movie is not complete, but the only similarity I see between the two movies is the ballet. The histories are totally different. I think critics just want to sound savvy. I liked the ballet part very much, thought.
This movie reminds me of my friend, David Bruer.(R.I.P.) I used to think it was a bit soft of him to recommend a fairy tail, and I watched it with him at his insistence. Since, I have seen it about 4 times. It still stuns me every time.
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Black Swan doesn't even compare with this film. The Red Shoes maintains its beauty and elegance from start to finish. Black Swan started off great (that dream sequence was absolutely gorgeous) and ended just as well, but the middle was pure, shameless camp. And secondly, they are well out of each other's genre. Black Swan, besides the fact that it is about dancing, has much more in common with Roman Polanski's Repulsion or The Tenant than The Red Shoes.
sshuisken 1 month ago 5
Ballerinas (and I am not one) love this movie--- I am thinking one is saving your life and your soul, though you do not know it, the other choice...was not right
lgw1802 2 months ago
LOVE LOVE LOVE this movie watched it with my mum since i was a little girl....and still watching it now :) great movie
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Many thanks for the upload. And how many of us think that TRS contains one of the finest, most memorable performances on screen? Anton Walbrook's as impresario Boris Lermontov. A portrayal as mesmerizing, brilliant, and subtly layered as the film itself. There's fluid precision in every aspect of his characterization. A magnetic, commanding presence on screen. Distinct and eminently watchable.
ishmyl99 4 months ago
This film is pure magnificence. A lover's paean to the obsessive drive of artistic creation & power. A relentless, all-consuming fire fueled by gods fiendish & divine. Powell & Pressburger understood that drive, and conveyed it through the inimitable glory of cinema (and with the brilliant contributions of their collaborators). Ballet is but the platform for this film's greater allegory. And what a magical, ethereal platform it is. In the magic of P&P's hands, an unrivaled masterpiece.
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The Red Shoes is 'The Red Shoes!' PERIOD! NO Comparison WILL DO! Thank YOU! Absolutely WONDERFUL BALLET! The Best!
Queenbee2001 5 months ago 4
They're eating in the theater...
Namuhana 5 months ago
At the very beginning, when the bullseye shows up, with the 'A production by the Archers' over it, with that music playing, and it's all very serious, and then out of nowhere that arrow comes in a hits the center, I laugh every time. I don't know why, but I do. It might be the sound effect, I don't know, but it's just funny to me.
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first of all this actress can acctually dance. Natalie PortmanCAN NOT dance. even the still poasters of her didnt look good. not to mention that this movie is acctually about dance, and not insane stereotypes. Almost no dancers are the way that they are portraied in the black swan. As well this movie is acctually good. the only similarity is that they both include ballet.
disneyballerina95 7 months ago
@disneyballerina95 The reason of that is because Moira Shearer was a professional ballerina before being an actress and Natalie Portman is an actress playing a ballerina. The difference is quite obvious but I think they both did a good job, one being an actress and the other being a ballerina.
EmaNeg07 6 months ago
I'd say the difference between the two films isn't quite as philosophical as many of you are making it out to be. 'Black Swan' is just another erotic psycho-thriller in which the main character's main conflict is with her sexuality. There's nothing to learn from it because Nina isn't destroyed by her art at all; she's destroyed by her carnal desires. Not to mention, she's mentally unstable in a way that is more sensational than the quiet derangement of an artist that this film depicts.
BoyAsVenus 7 months ago
Black Swan isn't even in the same league as this film - The Red Shoes out classes it in just about every respect.
The only comparison between them is the fact they both feature ballet although according to one report the dancing in Black Swan isn't even proper ballet.
TK42138 7 months ago 5
THANK YOU!!!!!! I messed up my copy due to the fact that I watched it religiously for about 6 years and when I tried to see it it again a couple of weeks ago it was just static and since I don't have the $ to get a new one I was devastated :(
Once again THANK YOU! This film is my raison d'etre and the fact that I can get to see it here is more than I could ask!
MatronicBabe 7 months ago
Both Black Swan and Red Shoes address the Life/Art balance, but take opposing stances. Red Shoes suggests that to make great art, one must not be distracted by life experience, while in Black Swan Nina is only able to dance with true expression after she has experienced life outside the ballet world.
mrsgollum 7 months ago 2
Thank you very much for uploading this movie. I''ll watch it.
Scarlett1897 8 months ago
Well.it's my favourite movie from,1948.
2020Bookworm 9 months ago
The music is hauntingly beautiful..as is the music to "Black Narcissus",both by British composer Brian Esdale. Ive enjoyed this film since I was a child...it adds to the quality of life!
belartful 9 months ago
gEE i ALWAYS THOUGHT THIS MOVIE HAD A DANCER WHO COULD ACT AND nATALIE COUD NOT DANCE.
wendyverdades 11 months ago
This movie is a cinematic master piece. Beautifully done.
iam2tall 11 months ago
I really love the music in the ballet scene that has been "stolen" from the composer who recognizes it as it's being performed--I don't know what the name of the piece is, but it's haunting and beautiful.
Nighthawk5210 1 year ago
I watched this movie on TV and loved it. Great movie.
masterfuu 1 year ago
I'm glad there are references to "The Red Shoes" from film critics about the film "Black Swan" but there is also the fantastic film "The Turning Point:" about dance. Please watch that too!
MegaFunMovies 1 year ago
@MegaFunMovies "The Turning Point" is one of my absolute faves!!! This is my first time watching "The Red Shoes," believe or not and looking forward to it! I was not blown away by "Black Swan," as most (including critics) were.
HippyWitchGal 11 months ago
I'm glad there are references to "The Red Shoes" from film critics about the film "Black Swan" but there is also the fantastic film "The Turning Point:" about dance. Please watch that too!
MegaFunMovies 1 year ago
put off red shoes
seven4g63 1 year ago
The only real difference between the two movies is that "Red Shoes" is about dance obsession, and "Black Swan" is just plain obsession: nobody asks Natalie Portman, "Why do you dance?" Her sense of competition and rivalry destroys her; here, the heroine is destroyed by her own need to dance vs. the roles society imposes upon her (you can't be a wife and mother AND a great artist, etc.). Moira Shearer HAS to dance; Natalie just hates.
MStrat1106 1 year ago 25
@MStrat1106 Did you really watched Black Swan?
AlexandreFilho1705 10 months ago
@MStrat1106 In Black Swan she had the role of her life and felt it was being taken away. Dance was her only reason for living.
These are two different films, and I hate that they are constantly compared. I would think that the love both characters had for dance would be unquestionable.
commentsonly559 9 months ago 3
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@MStrat1106 Obviously, you did not get the point of BS at all. As for TRS, Moira herself said in an interview: "The whole story of Victoria Page is such nonsense from the point of view of any real person" and "there was never a ballet company anywhere which was like that" (the same is true about BS). So at least Nina has mental disorders that justifiy her obsession, while Vicky's conflict is completely unrealistic even for a woman in the 40's. Not that I dislike TRS, quite the contrary.
theamazingsoter 5 months ago
best movie ever
Prancer1231 1 year ago
I have always liked 'The Red Shoes' ever since I saw it when quite young. It is fascinating, colourful, artistic, marvellous! Thanks for posting the film.
goldie0800 1 year ago
thanks, Roger Ebert :P
WhoaThereMama 1 year ago
All critics, when reviewing "Black Swan" (2010), include references to this movie, so I have to watch it.
IlkaZapata 1 year ago 27
@IlkaZapata Hehe, that's why I'm watching it, too! :)
WoundedWolfgirl 1 year ago
@WoundedWolfgirl The movie is not complete, but the only similarity I see between the two movies is the ballet. The histories are totally different. I think critics just want to sound savvy. I liked the ballet part very much, thought.
IlkaZapata 1 year ago
wow THANK YOU for the post of this film!
acke0373 1 year ago
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I love this film
missbabyice 1 year ago
I grew up watching this, thanks to my mom (smile) I'm 37 yrs old now and it is indeed on of my favorite movies til this day!
skaismith 1 year ago 2
Thanks so much for posting this! :)
roliboom 1 year ago