It is unbelievably ahead of its time. The freshness, the use of music, everything. A sixteen-minute ballet (which in itself is a great work of art by Brian Easdale) is almost something unthinkable nowadays!
1: the MUSIC!!! 2: the tearjerker story 3: the authenticity - the dancing was real because they used real, first-class dancers. And these dancers, particularly Leonide Massine, also gave good acting performances. And Anton Walbrook was convincing as the ballet company mogul and Marius Goring was convincing as a conductor/composer
The amazing 15-minute long full ballet sequence in the middle is worth the price of admission. Incredible, skillful dancers being celebrated for their talents.
Saw in theater when it came out. I was a little girl and was studying ballet. They did such a great restoration. Seen it here on youtube and also have the DVD. Everyone in the cast was perfect.
I'm envious of your experience, even as an overweight 40 something I want to go sign up for a dance class. To see this glorious film as a young dancer....
One of the most visually stunning films of all time. Jack Cardiff [along with Winton C Hoch ASC, who shot several John Ford films] was the master of lighting and his inspiration is evident in every scene.
I watched a tribute special a few years ago on Turner Classic Movies network in honor of Jack Cardiff's stellar cinematographic projects/accomplishments/etc. over the years, and it was really impressive. He truly was extremely talented and had wonderfully interesting ideas/applications for the art form of film making. 🎥🎞🎬👌🏼
The word I find myself often using to describe my favourite films is pure. They are dreamlike merging of fantasy and reality into something strange. This film is that. It is something that will make you feel the amazing beauty and tragedy of art and creation, the fire of passion. It is more s musicals than any musical film is because of its purity. It is as abstract and all encompassing as a great piece of music. It if a film which will always be one of my all time favourites.
A masterpiece, of course. I don't know if it's the best dance movie ever. But I'm NOT saying it isn't, either. Of course, its themes go beyond just "dance." That said, it's the most lovingly and beautifully restored movie I've ever seen. Bravo!
The original fairy tale is deliciously scary and I love this movie, the ballet, the ginger scarlett o'hara wide eyed looks of surprise, the tiaras and hooded cloaks. FABFABFAB
I think it was from Swan Lake. In the movie, Vicky dances for Lermentov the first time in a performance of Swan Lake, and this was the music that was playing.
Great movie but in real life her husband would be a well-respected composer but of modest commercial success and she would remain the main breadwinner and end up dancing far longer than she would have cared too otherwise
It is unbelievably ahead of its time. The freshness, the use of music, everything. A sixteen-minute ballet (which in itself is a great work of art by Brian Easdale) is almost something unthinkable nowadays!
1. The use of color
2. The three artists in the spotlight
3. THAT 15 MINUTE BALLET SEQUENCE
The dance of the Red Shoes is one of the most beautiful scenes put to film. It really helps that the Criterion restoration of this is amazing
1: the MUSIC!!!
2: the tearjerker story
3: the authenticity - the dancing was real because they used real, first-class dancers. And these dancers, particularly Leonide Massine, also gave good acting performances. And Anton Walbrook was convincing as the ballet company mogul and Marius Goring was convincing as a conductor/composer
Moira was superb too. She was impossibly slim. Fantastic dancer and actor too.
1. Unmatched Beauty
2. The Artist's Struggle
3. The "Red Shoes" Ballet Sequence
The amazing 15-minute long full ballet sequence in the middle is worth the price of admission. Incredible, skillful dancers being celebrated for their talents.
The color is shockingly beautiful for its time. I cannot believe that this film is 75 years old.
It is such a pleasure to see others were impacted so positively as I was. My all time favorite.
one of the biggest achievements on cinema history.
Just saw this for the first time last night. Incredible film! Can't recommend it enough.
Me too.
1. the central ballet; 2. Moira Shearer; and 3. the haunting imagery mixed with themes of passion
Literally my favorite movie ever. Have it on VHS, DVD, Blu-ray, and in my heart forever.
Saw in theater when it came out. I was a little girl and was studying ballet. They did such a great restoration. Seen it here on youtube and also have the DVD. Everyone in the cast was perfect.
I'm envious of your experience, even as an overweight 40 something I want to go sign up for a dance class. To see this glorious film as a young dancer....
@@amberlinmchugh8115 do it. I will be 77 this month and I still dance, not ballet, but Swing, Hip Hop and Latin. Also do Zumba exercises.
1. The colors!
2. The Red Shoes
3. The magical thinking and use of impressionism.
One of the most visually stunning films of all time. Jack Cardiff [along with Winton C Hoch ASC, who shot several John Ford films] was the master of lighting and his inspiration is evident in every scene.
I watched a tribute special a few years ago on Turner Classic Movies network in honor of Jack Cardiff's stellar cinematographic projects/accomplishments/etc. over the years, and it was really impressive. He truly was extremely talented and had wonderfully interesting ideas/applications for the art form of film making. 🎥🎞🎬👌🏼
The word I find myself often using to describe my favourite films is pure. They are dreamlike merging of fantasy and reality into something strange. This film is that. It is something that will make you feel the amazing beauty and tragedy of art and creation, the fire of passion. It is more s musicals than any musical film is because of its purity. It is as abstract and all encompassing as a great piece of music. It if a film which will always be one of my all time favourites.
It's far better than most musicals which are much more shallow.
One of my favourite movies.
the best dance movie ever is an understatement this film is amazing
1. Jack Cardiff, indeed
2. The story, which each artist can relate to
3. The Russian accents, both false and true
it is one of the most beautiful things made by human hands
One of the most beautiful movies ever made
A masterpiece, of course. I don't know if it's the best dance movie ever. But I'm NOT saying it isn't, either. Of course, its themes go beyond just "dance." That said, it's the most lovingly and beautifully restored movie I've ever seen. Bravo!
This is coming out in 4k in a few months, with Dolby Vision. Lol.
You can see the influence of the dance scenes on la la land.
Best Dance Movie of all Time! Hands down!
I love this film, this is also my favourite Three Reasons
4. Moira Shearer
god this makes me so happy..my favorite film of all time
this movies is just so beautiful a total gift to the eyes
4: It’s Martin Scorsese’s favorite film
The original fairy tale is deliciously scary and I love this movie, the ballet, the ginger scarlett o'hara wide eyed looks of surprise, the tiaras and hooded cloaks. FABFABFAB
Because it’s beautiful, the thought that after the war there were still things worth dying for, like art.
The DVD really shows the movie's age in both sound and visual quality, the bluray is much closer to what is shown here
Now a 4k blu ray is coming soon.
How to pick only three reasons when every second of the film is a reason in itself?
4th reason: the gorgeous music 🎼
YES! Three Reasons trailers done for previous releases! Please do one for Breathless.
2 Reasons: Powell and Pressburger
A masterpiece!
Why is the Blue Ray not available on Netflix?
My review for this great film. THE RED SHOES - 1948 - Dir Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger - CINEMIN movie review
OnTCM Nov.13th and Nov.21st.
First its Blu Ray...second, Criterion has a contract with Hulu Plus :)
Black Swan was kinda riffing off this concept?
also the new suspiria
@FaceAche perfect blue was about blurring the image between real and fake. It's not about the struggle of an artist so no.
@FaceAche although i respect your opinion i cannot bring myself to agree with you
This movie looks like it inspired the director of Moulin Rouge. Pretty neat!
And now the other Ludmilla Tcherina film .. honeymoon, lovers of teruel
Anyone familiar with the story by Hans Christian Andersen that this ballet is loosely based on?
It's A Tragic Tale, About A Girl Who wanted to Dance and accepted a Pair of Red Shoes from a Stranger, and paid dearly for it!
❤❤🎉🎉❤❤🎉🎉❤❤
Can anyone tell me the song playing at the beginning of reason No. 3?
It is from the ballet "Doctor Coppelius - Act II - Swanilda pretends to be Coppélia"
1. Anton Walbrook
What is that music used in Reason 3?
I think it was from Swan Lake. In the movie, Vicky dances for Lermentov the first time in a performance of Swan Lake, and this was the music that was playing.
@@pointofnoreturn3103 yeah I finally actually watched the thing last year. It’s the coda right before the Act II finale.
It is from the ballet "Doctor Coppelius - Act II - Swanilda pretends to be Coppélia".
CRITERION. WHERE'S OUR TALES OF HOFFMAN? THOSE STUDIOCANAL BASTARDS.
Roberto Horacio De Lugo I bought the english BD but I can't use in Brazil... 😫
Great movie but in real life her husband would be a well-respected composer but of modest commercial success and she would remain the main breadwinner and end up dancing far longer than she would have cared too otherwise
LOLOLOLOL
it is one of the most beautiful things made by human hands