The White Crow

R

Released Apr 26, 2019

2 hr. 7 min.

Biography

History

Drama

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Young Rudolf Nureyev becomes a top ballet dancer in Russia, but a life-changing visit to Paris soon makes him seek asylum in France.

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The White Crow lacks the nimble grace of its subject, but as a reasonably diverting primer on a pivotal period in the life of a brilliant artist, it just about sticks the landing.

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Jens B

Standard biopic with a very charismatic lead and good ballet sequences. Unfortunately, there aren't that many ballet sequences at all (in a film about one of the most influential dancers of the 20th century). And if you don't know who Rudolf Nurejew was (and how he basically changed ballet), the film will also not tell you all that much about him. Fiennes could have used the two hour runtime more efficiently.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

03/01/24

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三条时间线彼此之间比较疏离，技法的使用未能有效服务于叙事；叛逃段由于相对集中于单线反而把紧张的氛围表现得更饱满。影片对纽瑞耶夫性格的展现略显生硬，虽然我行我素、自由不羁的个性得到了充分演绎，但可惜对其暴躁自私的态度未能交代完整。

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/21/24

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Ty N

The film is beautiful visually, and projects the intelligence of its subject and the team behind (and in front of) the camera. There are a few flaws in execution. The runtime is excessive due to intellectual over-explication and constant flashbacks that distract rather than enlighten. Nonetheless, the end result is a solid achievement.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

03/17/24

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Rosana B

Assisti o igualmente maravilhoso documentário anteriormente, Nureyev: An Orgy of One, uma figura intrigante, talentosa, metódica, displicente com regras, porém efusivamente determinado e focado no balé, perfeccionista... Alternando três fases da vida de Nureyev para explicar os contextos do homem que se tornou, amante da arte, bissexual, livre, corajoso, um tanto quanto grotesco e grosseiro... O Corvo Branco apelido assemelha-se a Ovelha Negra...

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

07/08/23

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isla s

This is a relatively engrossing watch, with some good choreographed ballet dance performances and decent performances but the main character is less than entirely likeable, I think its fair to say and so I wasn't as intrigued by what happened to him, as I may otherwise have been. Its still interesting in terms of the culture and history of Russia and it felt a fairly well made film generally. I'd recommend this film if your particularly interested in it but it likely won't appeal to everyone (few films do, of course) but it is a somewhat thoughtful film.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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A good portrayal of a fascinating period and artist. The herding of brilliant Soviet artists through the French customs by their authorities is a sad reminder of this era of oppression. It is a strange contrast - the brilliance of artists encouraged by the state in the USSR and Cuba, and the dour greyness of state control. I loved the portrayal of the relationships of Nureyev's friends, helpers and lovers. I can't get enough of Nureyev - it is great to follow up with performances on youtube and compare his art with other dancers, some who look like wooden plodders in comparison.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/05/23

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Adèle Exarchopoulos

Clara Saint

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The White Crow winds up falling short as a respectable but not-quite-inspired portrait of an extraordinary talent.

Oct 15, 2020

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Amy Nicholson

FilmWeek (KPCC - NPR Los Angeles)

I am found myself fairly taken in with this just as a [straightforward], good, sensible drama.

Sep 27, 2019

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Wenlei Ma

News.com.au

The White Crow offers up all these elements of Nureyev - his past, his heat, his vulnerabilities - but all those parts are dancing around each other incongruously rather than as a well-choreographed ensemble piece.

Rated: 3/5

Aug 6, 2019

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Serena Seghedoni

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a story of discovery and freedom about an exquisitely complex man

Rated: 4/5

Nov 2, 2023

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Eddie Harrison

film-authority.com

…a movie about this potent subject only needs to be halfway good to be watchable, and the legend of Nureyev just about carries the film…

Rated: 3/5

Jul 29, 2022

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Lonita Cook

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The styling is great, it has a very natural feel.

Sep 29, 2021

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Synopsis

Young Rudolf Nureyev becomes a top ballet dancer in Russia, but a life-changing visit to Paris soon makes him seek asylum in France.

Director: Ralph Fiennes
Screenwriter: David Hare
Distributor: Sony Pictures Classics
Production Co: BBC Films
Rating: R (Language|Graphic Nudity|Some Sexuality)
Genre: Biography, History, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Apr 26, 2019, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Jul 30, 2019
Box Office (Gross USA): $1.8M
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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