
The Dancer Upstairs
2002, Drama, 2h 13m
114 Reviews 2,500+ RatingsWhat to know
critics consensus
The Dancer Upstairs benefits from a talented cast and alluring intelligence, although pacing problems prevent this John Malkovich-directed mystery from reaching its full potential. Read critic reviews
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Movie Info
Lawyer turned police detective Agustin Rejas (Javier Bardem) is on the case of a domestic terrorist cell whose tactics range from the mischievous to the homicidal, led by self-proclaimed President Ezequiel (Abel Folk). Distracting Rejas from his investigation is his daughter's dance instructor, Yolanda (Laura Morante), with whom Rejas begins an unexpected romance. As Rejas grows closer to both Yolanda and the terrorists, he begins to suspect that there might be a connection between the two.
Cast & Crew
Javier Bardem
Agustin Rejas
Agustin Rejas
Juan Diego Botto
Sucre
Sucre
Laura Morante
Yolanda
Yolanda
Elvira Mínguez
Liosa
Liosa
Alexandra Lencastre
Sylvina
Sylvina
Oliver Cotton
Merino
Merino
News & Interviews for The Dancer Upstairs
Critic Reviews for The Dancer Upstairs
Audience Reviews for The Dancer Upstairs
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Jun 18, 2017okay but pacing was a bit slowEd K Super Reviewer
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Oct 17, 2007A hugely promising directorial debut by John Malkovich, this is a stunning political thriller. Javier Bardem is perfect as an ambitious police captain, saddled with a materialistic wife, who finds himself falling for his daughter's dancing teacher while hunting for a revolutionary leader in an unnamed Latin American state. Intelligent, disturbing, suspenseful, romantic and, finally, moving, the film is perfectly paced and very well photographed. Strongly recommended.Stephen M Super Reviewer
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Sep 26, 2007A very solid directorial effort from Malkovich, with flaws and everything. Bardem is spot on in the main role.Tsubaki S Super Reviewer
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Aug 07, 2007A lot of disturbing animal cruelty scenes in this movie. Other than the violence, I thought it was boring and couldn't get into it. I turned it off half way through.Ida K Super Reviewer
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