The Red Shoes

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In this classic drama, Vicky Page is an aspiring ballerina torn between her dedication to dance and her desire to love. While her imperious instructor, Boris Lermontov, urges to her to forget anything but ballet, Vicky begins to fall for the charming young composer Julian Craster. Eventually Vicky, under great emotional stress, must choose to pursue either her art or her romance, a decision that carries serious consequences.

Filmmaking

Overall
98
Screenplay
85
Acting
95
Cinematography
99
Production
80
Directing
95
Concept
99
Story
99
Dialogue
100
Characters
90
Pacing
70
Musical Score
94

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Maturity

Family Friendly
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98 Overall85 Screenplay95 Acting99 Cinematography80 Production99 Concept99 Story100 Dialogue90 Characters94 Musical Score— Uniqueness— Entertaining

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