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BLOOD AND SAND was made when films relied on a good script and acting ability to get the point across. For its time, it was probably excellent, but it is a bit dated by modern standards. Bullfighting is brutal and dangerous, as the hero's mother states in the film. But what we actually see looks like glamorous fun. In the final scene, there is literally blood on the sand --- a small patch. But there is no blood, or dirt, on the fancy costume of the matador who has been fatally gored moments before. I'm not a fan of excessive violence or unnecessary gore, but this film could have used a bit more realism in the make-up and special effects department. The audience is supposed to be shocked, but because the film is so visually pleasant, a modern audience is more likely to get the impression that bullfighting is cool and, even in the unlikely event of a matador's noble death in the ring, it was well worth it. Tyrone Power is devastatingly handsome; Linda Darnell and Rita Hayworth are breathtakingly beautiful; and the costumes are gorgeous.Read full review
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The story setting in old mexico with how things were way back when. A young man wanting to make something of himself so his mother would not have to wash floors. The true love of those so young and waiting for the day to be wed is so very special. With out the education of school and knowing the ways of the world the young matador falls from grace and loses the love of his people. His bride- has a true heart for him. She has a heart full of only love for him even though he has wrong her. She will say only beauitful things to him and he does makes changes for the good in the end. Sad ending,beauitful story and the lessons are there to see. It is one you got to see every once in a while over again.
You can't go wrong with such a cast.... everything is so beautifully done!
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This is one of my favorite movies- I just love everything about it
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