good for the tango sequences
Added 10/4/2009
As much as I like Robert Duvall, I'm afraid I must agree with the other reviewers who say that this movie was obviously an indulgence on his part. As director, co-writer, and main character, if he wanted to present his admiration of the tango dance form, he should have concentrated solely on that. Perhaps Duvall set up the assassination story-line to attract a wider audience to the film and thus to the dance. Perhaps he was trying to imply that the main character was dancing his own improvisational "tango" as he attempted to complete his hit on his target in Buenos Aires. But no matter--it didn't work. As just one point of criticism, several sections of dialogue meandered on for so long, they became incredible distractions. However, some of the tango scenes were beautiful. Especially notable is the couple dancing during the final credits. I watched the entire movie all the way through only once--and once was enough--but I've replayed this final dance sequence many times. For me, it alone is worth the price of the film.
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Weak movie, great music
Added 8/27/2009
The plot and the script are not this movie's strong points. But the music is wonderful and I would strongly recommend it to anyone who likes Argentine tango. If your focus is the music rather than the dancing, you might want to consider getting the soundtrack CD, which is excellent.
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Assassination Tango
Added 8/9/2009
If you like Robert Duvall or are a tango fan you will enjoy this movie very much.
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muy bueno
Added 3/23/2009
hard to find anything comparable - nice (albeit idealized) snapshot of Buenos Aires
able to watch this many times (one of my criteria for a great work of art)
a bit of a challenge to reconcile to Duvall's somewhat antagonistic (perhaps viewer uncomfortably gauche) character - a character licensed via an older American gangster
lots of great commentary by duvall and pedraza (with some deleted scenes) helps to make you feel like you are with them on location (99% shot in Argentina)
I keep hoping this was a 6 hr mini series (they had to cut stuff) Duvall has excellent intuition of what is cultural with a balance of history and now (Duvall wrote and directed this - perhaps we will be treated to another since his passion is obvious here)
hard to believe that Luciana isn't a professional tango dancer
just excellent supporting actor performances
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Old timer's view
Added 2/28/2009
This is a great find - offbeat, quirky, lushly made and a darn good yarn. Duval is at his very best - great range, great performance.
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good for the tango sequences
Added 10/4/2009
As much as I like Robert Duvall, I'm afraid I must agree with the other reviewers who say that this movie was obviously an indulgence on his part. As director, co-writer, and main character, if he wanted to present his admiration of the tango dance form, he should have concentrated solely on that. Perhaps Duvall set up the assassination story-line to attract a wider audience to the film and thus to the dance. Perhaps he was trying to imply that the main character was dancing his own improvisational "tango" as he attempted to complete his hit on his target in Buenos Aires. But no matter--it didn't work. As just one point of criticism, several sections of dialogue meandered on for so long, they became incredible distractions. However, some of the tango scenes were beautiful. Especially notable is the couple dancing during the final credits. I watched the entire movie all the way through only once--and once was enough--but I've replayed this final dance sequence many times. For me, it alone is worth the price of the film.
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Weak movie, great music
Added 8/27/2009
The plot and the script are not this movie's strong points. But the music is wonderful and I would strongly recommend it to anyone who likes Argentine tango. If your focus is the music rather than the dancing, you might want to consider getting the soundtrack CD, which is excellent.
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Assassination Tango
Added 8/9/2009
If you like Robert Duvall or are a tango fan you will enjoy this movie very much.
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