Milos Forman has made some amazing biopics (Amadeus, Larry Flynt) but in recent years, he doesn't seem to have the same flair. Man on the Moon was kind of sloppy and not as funny as its subject, and Goya's Ghosts is basically a typical costume drama, with only occasional surprises. Worth seeing for Natalie Portman (as beautiful as ever) and Javier Bardem (more screen time than No Country For Old Men, but not nearly as memorable). Also interesting is the unusual casting of Randy Quaid, who has turned up in some unexpected roles in a couple of quality indie movies lately. The direction is solid, but certainly nowhere near the greatness of Milos's best.
Review of Goya's Ghosts
