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Goya's Ghosts

2006 · 1h 54m · R Drama, History
Directed by Miloš Forman

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Overview

Painter Francisco Goya becomes involved with the Spanish Inquisition after his muse, Inés, is arrested by the church for heresy. Her family turns to him, hoping that his connection with fanatical Inquisitor Lorenzo, whom he is painting, can secure her release.

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30%
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Rotten

Captures the essence of the period -- an intriguing, backward era in Spain -- but without the emotional impact that such a film requires.

Marta Barber, Miami Herald
Rotten

Think of it as an Amadeus that doesn't work.

Roger Moore, Orlando Sentinel
Fresh

It's a richly seen and felt movie, but not one with a feel-good message.

Richard Nilsen, Arizona Republic
Rotten

A modern sensibility afflicts much of the screenplay, with characters expressing thoughts and opinions for our ears rather than acting as people of that era.

Kirk Honeycutt, Hollywood Reporter
Rotten

A punishing misfire.

Bruce Westbrook, Houston Chronicle

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